Simvastatin Prescribing at CHEADLE HULME MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,621
Total Quantity
142.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+112.5%
CHEADLE HULME MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,621 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,906 to the NHS. This is 112.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,906 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +112.5% 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.