Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,869
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+9.7%
THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE prescribed 1,869 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,428 to the NHS. This is 9.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,428 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.7% 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.