Simvastatin Prescribing at CHELSFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,332
Total Quantity
71.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-21.8%
CHELSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,332 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,957 to the NHS. This is 21.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,966 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,957 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.8% 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.