Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,955
Total Quantity
116.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,955 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,308 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,105 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,308 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.