Simvastatin

Use Simvastatin to lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

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10 mg

3 x 28 tablet(s) - £18.00

6 x 28 tablet(s) - £23.00

20 mg

3 x 28 tablet(s) - £18.00

6 x 28 tablet(s) - £23.00

40 mg

3 x 28 tablet(s) - £18.00

6 x 28 tablet(s) - £23.00


What is simvastatin?

Simvastatin is used to reduce your risk of developing heart disease, which is the most common cause of death in the UK. It is a medicine called a statin that is taken daily to reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty substances) in your blood. High cholesterol levels can cause heart diseases such as angina, stroke and heart attacks.

Simvastatin is available in tablet form in doses of 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, or 80mg per day. Simvastatin is the generic name for the medication. You will also find it sold in the UK as the brand names Zocor and Simvador.

How does simvastatin work?

Simvastatin works by reducing the amount of ‘bad cholesterol’ and triglycerides (fatty substances) in your blood while increasing the level of ‘good cholesterol’. This combination reduces your chance of developing heart disease.

‘Bad cholesterol’ (also called LDL) and other fatty substances can build up on the walls of your arteries which can eventually make them narrow. This can block the flow of blood to your vital organs such as the brain and heart, which can then cause a stroke or heart attack. ‘Good cholesterol’ (also called HDL) keeps the bad cholesterol and other fatty substances from building up in the first place.

Adults and children over the age of 10 can be prescribed simvastatin if:

  • high levels of cholesterol have been found in your blood
  • you have been diagnosed with a form of heart or blood vessel disease
  • your personal and family medical history increases your risk of developing heart disease, and lifestyle changes have not reduced this risk
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Medically reviewed by:
Dr Kathryn Basford

Dr Kathryn Basford is a qualified GP who works as a GP in London, as well as with ZAVA. She graduated from the University of Manchester and completed her GP training through Whipps Cross Hospital in London.

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Article created: 27 Sep 2021

Last reviewed: 27 Sep 2021


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To prevent the health risks associated with high levels of cholesterol, you need to keep taking your treatment regularly. If you’re taking statins for high cholesterol, you can reorder your treatment from Asda Online Doctor by ZAVA to avoid missing doses.

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