Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,120
Total Quantity
190.4K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+376.5%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 8,120 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,333 to the NHS. This is 376.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
776
Jun 2026
661
Jun 2026
711
Jun 2026
731
Jun 2026
665
Jun 2026
680
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
698
Jun 2026
704
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
642
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,333 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +376.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +376.5% 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.