Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,153
Total Quantity
59.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+26.4%
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,153 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,797 to the NHS. This is 26.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,036 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,797 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.4% 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.