Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,333
Total Quantity
141.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+271.7%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 6,333 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,199 to the NHS. This is 271.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
490
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,715 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,199 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +271.7% 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.