Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,636
Total Quantity
208.6K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+348.1%
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,636 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,775 to the NHS. This is 348.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
685
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
676
Jun 2026
623
Jun 2026
661
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
663
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
581
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,775 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +348.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +348.1% 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.