Simvastatin Prescribing at RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
973
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-42.9%

RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 973 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,315 to the NHS. This is 42.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items973
Total Quantity47,166
Total NHS Cost£1,315
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-42.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice973 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-42.9% vs national average
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.