Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JOHN'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,179
Total Quantity
81.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-30.8%
ST JOHN'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,179 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,175 to the NHS. This is 30.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,159 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,175 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.8% 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.