Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,066
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+21.2%
THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,066 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,148 to the NHS. This is 21.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,066 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,148 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,066 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.2% 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.