Simvastatin Prescribing at RYELAND SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,285
Total Quantity
151.0K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+151.5%
RYELAND SURGERY prescribed 4,285 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,600 to the NHS. This is 151.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,600 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +151.5% 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.