Simvastatin Prescribing at THE RIVER SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
814
Total Quantity
25.9K
NHS Cost
£743
vs National Avg
-52.2%
THE RIVER SURGERY prescribed 814 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £743 to the NHS. This is 52.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £743 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -52.2% 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.