Simvastatin Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,970
Total Quantity
184.0K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+309.1%
ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD prescribed 6,970 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,255 to the NHS. This is 309.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
534
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,255 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +309.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +309.1% 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.