Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. PETERS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,282
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-24.8%
ST. PETERS SURGERY prescribed 1,282 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,486 to the NHS. This is 24.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,799 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,486 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.8% 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.