Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,974
Total Quantity
92.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+74.5%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,974 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,139 to the NHS. This is 74.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,701 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,139 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.5% 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.