Simvastatin Prescribing at ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,620
Total Quantity
47.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-4.9%
ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,620 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,389 to the NHS. This is 4.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,595 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,389 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.9% 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.