Simvastatin Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,996
Total Quantity
93.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+75.8%
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 2,996 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,565 to the NHS. This is 75.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,996 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,394 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,565 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,996 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.8% 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.