Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERBANK MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,485
Total Quantity
82.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+45.8%
RIVERBANK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,485 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,279 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,036 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,279 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.8% 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.