Simvastatin Prescribing at DUNELM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,240
Total Quantity
58.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+31.5%
DUNELM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,240 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,719 to the NHS. This is 31.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,391 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,719 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +31.5% 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.