Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. LUKE'S SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
989
Total Quantity
52.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-42%
ST. LUKE'S SURGERY prescribed 989 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,499 to the NHS. This is 42% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,499 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -42% 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.