Simvastatin Prescribing at ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,997
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+17.2%
ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,997 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,626 to the NHS. This is 17.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,626 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.2% 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.