Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,769
Total Quantity
77.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+3.8%
RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE prescribed 1,769 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,163 to the NHS. This is 3.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,771 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,163 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.8% 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.