Simvastatin Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,668
Total Quantity
54.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+56.6%
RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 2,668 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,601 to the NHS. This is 56.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,285 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,601 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.6% 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.