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 Items | 5,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,786 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +232.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +232.8% 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.