Simvastatin Prescribing at CLECKHEATON GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,920
Total Quantity
110.6K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+130.1%
CLECKHEATON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,920 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,324 to the NHS. This is 130.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,920 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,324 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,920 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +130.1% 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.