Simvastatin Prescribing at MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,490
Total Quantity
123.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,490 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,374 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,374 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.