Simvastatin Prescribing at DON VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,037
Total Quantity
86.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+78.2%
DON VALLEY HEALTHCARE prescribed 3,037 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,318 to the NHS. This is 78.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,037 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,109 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,318 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,037 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +78.2% 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.