Simvastatin Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,729
Total Quantity
49.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+1.5%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,729 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,432 to the NHS. This is 1.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,432 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +1.5% 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.