Simvastatin Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,374
Total Quantity
88.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+39.3%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 2,374 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,502 to the NHS. This is 39.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,502 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.3% 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.