Simvastatin Prescribing at ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,784
Total Quantity
105.2K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+63.4%
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,784 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,297 to the NHS. This is 63.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,784 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,297 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,784 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63.4% 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.