Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,137
Total Quantity
86.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+25.4%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 2,137 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,358 to the NHS. This is 25.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,407 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,358 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.4% 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.