Simvastatin Prescribing at RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,588
Total Quantity
54.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-6.8%
RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,588 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,591 to the NHS. This is 6.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,591 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.8% 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.