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 Items | 1,891 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,256 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,891 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11% 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.