Simvastatin Prescribing at RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,235
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-27.5%
RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,235 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,259 to the NHS. This is 27.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,235 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,259 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,235 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -27.5% 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.