Simvastatin Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,445
Total Quantity
79.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+43.5%
CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,445 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,214 to the NHS. This is 43.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,275 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,214 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +43.5% 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.