Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,203
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,203 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,662 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,662 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.