Simvastatin Prescribing at DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,069
Total Quantity
84.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+21.4%
DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,069 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,357 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,069 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,357 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,069 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.4% 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.