Simvastatin Prescribing at RICHMOND SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,952
Total Quantity
110.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+73.2%
RICHMOND SURGERY prescribed 2,952 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,159 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,952 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,587 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,159 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,952 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.