Simvastatin Prescribing at BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,484
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+45.8%
BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,484 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,769 to the NHS. This is 45.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,769 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.8% 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.