Simvastatin Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,948
Total Quantity
120.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+190.4%
ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 4,948 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,497 to the NHS. This is 190.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,497 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +190.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +190.4% 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.