Simvastatin Prescribing at FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,983
Total Quantity
112.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+133.8%
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,983 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,290 to the NHS. This is 133.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,983 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,863 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,290 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,983 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +133.8% 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.