Simvastatin Prescribing at BEARSTED
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,844
Total Quantity
131.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+184.3%
BEARSTED prescribed 4,844 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,767 to the NHS. This is 184.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,767 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +184.3% 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.