Simvastatin Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,030
Total Quantity
151.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+312.6%
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,030 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,077 to the NHS. This is 312.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
549
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,030 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,077 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +312.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,030 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +312.6% 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.