Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
894
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-47.5%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 894 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,283 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,621 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,283 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -47.5% 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.