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 Items | 3,018 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,058 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,018 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.