Simvastatin Prescribing at CHACEWATER HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,806
Total Quantity
75.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
CHACEWATER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,806 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,337 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,806 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,337 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,806 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.