Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,018
Total Quantity
141.9K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+77.1%

THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 3,018 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,058 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
256

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,018
Total Quantity141,903
Total NHS Cost£4,058
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+77.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,018 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+77.1% 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.