Simvastatin Prescribing at CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,485
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,485 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,925 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,904 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.