Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,926
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+71.7%
ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY prescribed 2,926 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,235 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,926 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,235 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,926 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.7% 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.