Simvastatin Prescribing at BEECHWOOD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,129
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£917
vs National Avg
-33.7%

BEECHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,129 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £917 to the NHS. This is 33.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,129
Total Quantity33,271
Total NHS Cost£917
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-33.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,129 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-33.7% vs national average
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.