Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,569
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-7.9%
ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,569 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,684 to the NHS. This is 7.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,684 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.9% 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.