Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,438
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£831
vs National Avg
-15.6%
RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,438 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £831 to the NHS. This is 15.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £831 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.6% 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.