Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,135
Total Quantity
64.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,135 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,858 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,858 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.