Simvastatin Prescribing at ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,867
Total Quantity
72.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+68.3%
ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE prescribed 2,867 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,838 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,838 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +68.3% 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.