Simvastatin Prescribing at DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,384
Total Quantity
29.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,384 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,290 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,290 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.