Simvastatin Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,797
Total Quantity
95.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+5.5%
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,797 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,744 to the NHS. This is 5.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,744 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.5% 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.