Simvastatin Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,995
Total Quantity
199.1K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+310.5%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 6,995 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,313 to the NHS. This is 310.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
639
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
517
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,995 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 199,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,313 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +310.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,995 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +310.5% 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.