Simvastatin Prescribing at ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,346
Total Quantity
139.1K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+155.1%
ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,346 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,106 to the NHS. This is 155.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,088 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,106 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +155.1% 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.