Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,419
Total Quantity
120.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+42%
THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 2,419 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,067 to the NHS. This is 42% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,225 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,067 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42% 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.