Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,362
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE. prescribed 1,362 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,500 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,500 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.