Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. JAMES' HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,223
Total Quantity
37.4K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-28.2%
ST. JAMES' HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,223 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,029 to the NHS. This is 28.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,387 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,029 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -28.2% 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.