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 Items1,798
Total Quantity38,270
Total NHS Cost£1,156
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+5.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,798 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+5.5% vs national average
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.