Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
9,694
Total Quantity
213.5K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+468.9%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 9,694 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,413 to the NHS. This is 468.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
954
Jun 2026
828
Jun 2026
791
Jun 2026
801
Jun 2026
778
Jun 2026
804
Jun 2026
742
Jun 2026
785
Jun 2026
855
Jun 2026
701
Jun 2026
805
Jun 2026
850
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,413 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +468.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +468.9% 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.