Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,110
Total Quantity
120.7K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+199.9%
ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY prescribed 5,110 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,141 to the NHS. This is 199.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,141 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +199.9% 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.