Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,765
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+3.6%
ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,765 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,671 to the NHS. This is 3.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,765 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,365 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,671 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,765 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.6% 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.