Simvastatin Prescribing at CHADDERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,537
Total Quantity
82.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+48.9%
CHADDERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,537 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,273 to the NHS. This is 48.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,241 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,273 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +48.9% 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.