Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,591
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-6.6%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,591 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,205 to the NHS. This is 6.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,141 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,205 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.6% 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.