Simvastatin Prescribing at ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,070
Total Quantity
249.3K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+314.9%
ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP prescribed 7,070 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,991 to the NHS. This is 314.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
517
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,991 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +314.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +314.9% 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.