Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,068
Total Quantity
95.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+21.4%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,068 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,721 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,837 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,721 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.4% 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.