Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JOHN'S SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,817
Total Quantity
53.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+6.6%
ST JOHN'S SURGERY prescribed 1,817 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,441 to the NHS. This is 6.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,441 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.6% 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.