Simvastatin Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,553
Total Quantity
99.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+108.5%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 3,553 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,196 to the NHS. This is 108.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
301
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,807 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,196 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +108.5% 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.