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 Items3,254
Total Quantity119,484
Total NHS Cost£3,271
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+91%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,254 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+91% vs national average
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.