Simvastatin Prescribing at ST ANDREWS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,015
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+76.9%
ST ANDREWS SURGERY prescribed 3,015 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,440 to the NHS. This is 76.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,015 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,440 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,015 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +76.9% 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.