Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£306
vs National Avg
-83.1%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1 prescribed 288 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £306 to the NHS. This is 83.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items288
Total Quantity11,340
Total NHS Cost£306
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-83.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice288 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-83.1% vs national average
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.