Simvastatin Prescribing at CARTERKNOWLE & DORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,700
Total Quantity
103.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+117.1%
CARTERKNOWLE & DORE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,700 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,883 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,883 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +117.1% 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.