Simvastatin Prescribing at RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,347
Total Quantity
56.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,347 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,674 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,674 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.