Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JAMES' SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,469
Total Quantity
74.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-13.8%
ST JAMES' SURGERY prescribed 1,469 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,968 to the NHS. This is 13.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,968 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.8% 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.