Simvastatin Prescribing at THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,939
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+13.8%
THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,939 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,492 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,939 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,401 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,492 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,939 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.