Simvastatin Prescribing at ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,645
Total Quantity
109.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+113.9%
ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,645 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,095 to the NHS. This is 113.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,095 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +113.9% 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.