Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,199
Total Quantity
52.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-29.6%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 1,199 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,433 to the NHS. This is 29.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,199 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,954 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,433 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,199 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -29.6% 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.