Simvastatin Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,476
Total Quantity
88.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+104%
BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 3,476 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,456 to the NHS. This is 104% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
275
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,299 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,456 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +104% 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.