Simvastatin Prescribing at CHAPEL LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,809
Total Quantity
117.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+123.5%
CHAPEL LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,809 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,249 to the NHS. This is 123.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
268
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,809 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,249 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,809 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +123.5% 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.