Simvastatin Prescribing at ST WULFSTAN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,285
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-24.6%
ST WULFSTAN SURGERY prescribed 1,285 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 24.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,261 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.6% 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.