Simvastatin Prescribing at BEECH TREE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,175
Total Quantity
117.4K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+145%
BEECH TREE SURGERY prescribed 4,175 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,973 to the NHS. This is 145% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
345
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,973 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +145% 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.