Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
5,670
Total Quantity
175.5K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+232.8%

ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 5,670 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,786 to the NHS. This is 232.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
410

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,670
Total Quantity175,521
Total NHS Cost£4,786
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+232.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,670 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+232.8% 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.