Simvastatin Prescribing at CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,032
Total Quantity
55.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+19.3%
CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,032 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,643 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,919 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,643 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.