Simvastatin Prescribing at DALTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,727
Total Quantity
77.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+60%
DALTON SURGERY prescribed 2,727 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,276 to the NHS. This is 60% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,727 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,276 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,727 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60% 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.