Simvastatin Prescribing at ST HELIERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,668
Total Quantity
173.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+56.6%
ST HELIERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,668 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,835 to the NHS. This is 56.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,835 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.6% 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.