Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,082
Total Quantity
92.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+139.6%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,082 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,543 to the NHS. This is 139.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,543 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +139.6% 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.