Simvastatin Prescribing at ST THOMAS MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,786
Total Quantity
89.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+63.5%
ST THOMAS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,786 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,530 to the NHS. This is 63.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,786 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,530 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,786 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63.5% 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.