Simvastatin Prescribing at DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,973
Total Quantity
84.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+74.5%
DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,973 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,389 to the NHS. This is 74.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,973 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,389 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,973 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.5% 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.