Simvastatin Prescribing at JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,145
Total Quantity
123.3K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+201.9%
JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 5,145 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,077 to the NHS. This is 201.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
399
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,077 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +201.9% 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.