Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,064
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+21.1%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,064 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,624 to the NHS. This is 21.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,624 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.1% 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.