Simvastatin Prescribing at DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,923
Total Quantity
109.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+130.2%
DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,923 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,995 to the NHS. This is 130.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,995 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +130.2% 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.