Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
791
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£525
vs National Avg
-53.6%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 791 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £525 to the NHS. This is 53.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £525 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -53.6% 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.