Simvastatin Prescribing at BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
952
Total Quantity
32.4K
NHS Cost
£945
vs National Avg
-44.1%

BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 952 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £945 to the NHS. This is 44.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58

Prescribing Details

Total Items952
Total Quantity32,413
Total NHS Cost£945
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-44.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice952 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-44.1% vs national average
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.