Simvastatin Prescribing at BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,840
Total Quantity
117.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+66.7%
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,840 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,311 to the NHS. This is 66.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,311 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +66.7% 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.