Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. STEPHENS HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,163
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+26.9%
ST. STEPHENS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,163 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,368 to the NHS. This is 26.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,163 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,368 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,163 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.