Simvastatin Prescribing at DALTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,955
Total Quantity
89.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+14.7%

DALTON SURGERY prescribed 1,955 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,391 to the NHS. This is 14.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
163

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,955
Total Quantity89,723
Total NHS Cost£2,391
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+14.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,955 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+14.7% vs national average
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.