Simvastatin Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,109
Total Quantity
94.0K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+82.5%
DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,109 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,618 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,618 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +82.5% 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.