Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,064
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+21.1%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,064 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,506 to the NHS. This is 21.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,506 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.1% 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.