Simvastatin Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,488
Total Quantity
93.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+163.4%
RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,488 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,805 to the NHS. This is 163.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,805 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +163.4% 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.