Simvastatin Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,435
Total Quantity
86.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+101.6%
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,435 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,571 to the NHS. This is 101.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,435 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,571 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,435 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +101.6% 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.