Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,472
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+103.8%
THE HOLBROOK AND SHOTLEY PRACTICE prescribed 3,472 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,634 to the NHS. This is 103.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,533 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,634 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +103.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.