Simvastatin Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
13,152
Total Quantity
310.1K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+671.9%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 13,152 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,959 to the NHS. This is 671.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,266
Jun 2026
1,171
Jun 2026
1,227
Jun 2026
1,182
Jun 2026
1,179
Jun 2026
1,119
Jun 2026
1,086
Jun 2026
1,042
Jun 2026
1,053
Jun 2026
939
Jun 2026
973
Jun 2026
915
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,143 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,959 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +671.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +671.9% 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.