Simvastatin Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,429
Total Quantity
54.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+42.6%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,429 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,622 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,622 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.6% 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.