Simvastatin Prescribing at BEECHWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-26.6%
BEECHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,250 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,959 to the NHS. This is 26.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,959 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.6% 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.