Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,587
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-6.9%
ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,587 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,535 to the NHS. This is 6.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,587 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,771 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,535 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,587 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.9% 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.