Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,809
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+6.2%
RIVERSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,809 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 6.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,809 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,809 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.2% 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.