Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,304
Total Quantity
90.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,304 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,763 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,763 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.