Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,967
Total Quantity
88.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+74.1%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 2,967 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,500 to the NHS. This is 74.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,500 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.1% 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.