Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,496
Total Quantity
117.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+163.9%
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,496 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,607 to the NHS. This is 163.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
376
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,607 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +163.9% 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.