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 Items | 4,094 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,051 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,094 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +140.3% 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.