Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,128
Total Quantity
124.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+142.3%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,128 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,673 to the NHS. This is 142.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
335
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,128 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,673 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,128 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +142.3% 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.