Simvastatin Prescribing at DOLPHINS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,022
Total Quantity
50.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-40%
DOLPHINS PRACTICE prescribed 1,022 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,463 to the NHS. This is 40% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,022 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,463 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,022 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -40% 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.