Simvastatin Prescribing at DUKINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,528
Total Quantity
58.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-10.3%
DUKINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,528 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,676 to the NHS. This is 10.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,676 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -10.3% 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.