Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,637
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 1,637 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,622 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,622 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.