Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,196
Total Quantity
82.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+28.9%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,196 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,380 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,196 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,380 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,196 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.