Simvastatin Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,062
Total Quantity
84.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+79.7%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,062 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,361 to the NHS. This is 79.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,062 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,361 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,062 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.7% 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.