Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,891
Total Quantity
82.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+11%

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,891 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,256 to the NHS. This is 11% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,891
Total Quantity82,045
Total NHS Cost£2,256
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+11%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,891 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+11% vs national average
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.