Simvastatin Prescribing at MIDDLETON AND DINSDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,827
Total Quantity
42.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+7.2%
MIDDLETON AND DINSDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,827 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,225 to the NHS. This is 7.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,225 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.2% 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.