Simvastatin Prescribing at ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,290
Total Quantity
97.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+93.1%
ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,290 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,675 to the NHS. This is 93.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,605 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,675 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +93.1% 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.