Simvastatin Prescribing at DOVE RIVER
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,109
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+23.8%
DOVE RIVER prescribed 2,109 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,592 to the NHS. This is 23.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,489 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,592 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.8% 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.