Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,355
Total Quantity
90.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+38.2%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,355 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,494 to the NHS. This is 38.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,494 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.2% 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.