Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,856
Total Quantity
50.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+8.9%
ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,856 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,546 to the NHS. This is 8.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,546 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.9% 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.