Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JAMES' PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
736
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-56.8%
ST JAMES' PRACTICE prescribed 736 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,246 to the NHS. This is 56.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,351 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,246 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -56.8% 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.