Simvastatin Prescribing at RISEDALE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,689
Total Quantity
74.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
RISEDALE SURGERY prescribed 2,689 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,095 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,277 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,095 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.