Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DOVECOT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
56.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+3.2%
THE DOVECOT SURGERY prescribed 1,758 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,662 to the NHS. This is 3.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,699 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,662 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.2% 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.