Simvastatin Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,254
Total Quantity
119.5K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+91%
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 3,254 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,271 to the NHS. This is 91% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,271 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +91% 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.