Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,285
Total Quantity
160.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+151.5%
THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY prescribed 4,285 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,695 to the NHS. This is 151.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
337
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 160,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,695 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +151.5% 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.