Simvastatin Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,584
Total Quantity
56.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+51.6%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,584 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,659 to the NHS. This is 51.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,659 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +51.6% 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.