Simvastatin Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,990
Total Quantity
118.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+134.2%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 3,990 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,302 to the NHS. This is 134.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,729 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,302 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +134.2% 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.