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 Items2,727
Total Quantity77,875
Total NHS Cost£2,276
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+60%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,727 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+60% 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.