Simvastatin Prescribing at ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,842
Total Quantity
81.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+66.8%
ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE prescribed 2,842 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,281 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,281 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +66.8% 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.