Simvastatin Prescribing at DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,488
Total Quantity
77.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+46%
DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,488 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,143 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,143 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.