Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,327
Total Quantity
208.2K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+388.7%
THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 8,327 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,803 to the NHS. This is 388.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
777
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
797
Jul 2026
723
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
708
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
666
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,803 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +388.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +388.7% 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.