Simvastatin Prescribing at ST LEONARDS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,277
Total Quantity
63.4K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+33.6%
ST LEONARDS PRACTICE prescribed 2,277 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,592 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,389 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,592 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.6% vs national average |
Explore More
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.