Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JOHNS WAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,024
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+18.8%
ST JOHNS WAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,024 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,832 to the NHS. This is 18.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,024 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,832 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,024 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.8% 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.