Simvastatin Prescribing at ST PAUL'S SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,767
Total Quantity
82.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+3.7%
ST PAUL'S SURGERY prescribed 1,767 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,336 to the NHS. This is 3.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,336 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.7% 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.