Simvastatin Prescribing at CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,553
Total Quantity
100.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+49.8%
CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,553 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,848 to the NHS. This is 49.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,848 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49.8% 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.