Simvastatin Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD WEST

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,094
Total Quantity
145.9K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+140.3%

ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD WEST prescribed 4,094 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,051 to the NHS. This is 140.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
300

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,094
Total Quantity145,905
Total NHS Cost£4,051
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+140.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,094 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+140.3% vs national average
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.