Simvastatin Prescribing at ST DAVIDS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,760
Total Quantity
49.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+3.3%
ST DAVIDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,760 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,454 to the NHS. This is 3.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,454 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.3% 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.