Simvastatin Prescribing at CHARING SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,550
Total Quantity
68.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+49.7%
CHARING SURGERY prescribed 2,550 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,947 to the NHS. This is 49.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,947 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49.7% 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.