Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
737
Total Quantity
40.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-56.7%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 737 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,115 to the NHS. This is 56.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,115 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -56.7% 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.