Simvastatin Prescribing at ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,798
Total Quantity
38.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+5.5%
ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,798 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 5.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,156 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.5% 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.