Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,571
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-7.8%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,571 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,190 to the NHS. This is 7.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,190 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.8% 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.