Simvastatin Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,980
Total Quantity
74.6K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+16.2%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,980 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,799 to the NHS. This is 16.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,980 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,799 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,980 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.2% vs national average |
Explore More
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.