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 Items | 1,955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,391 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.7% 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.