Simvastatin Prescribing at CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,075
Total Quantity
104.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+80.5%
CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,075 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,621 to the NHS. This is 80.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,621 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +80.5% 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.