Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CHORLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,775
Total Quantity
110.0K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+62.9%
THE CHORLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,775 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,048 to the NHS. This is 62.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,048 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +62.9% 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.