Simvastatin Prescribing at DORRIDGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,860
Total Quantity
95.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+9.2%
DORRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,860 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,605 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,860 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,661 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,605 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,860 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.2% 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.