Simvastatin Prescribing at CENTRAL DALES PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,968
Total Quantity
53.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+15.5%
CENTRAL DALES PRACTICE prescribed 1,968 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,495 to the NHS. This is 15.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,495 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.5% 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.