Simvastatin Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,605
Total Quantity
93.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+111.6%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 3,605 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,891 to the NHS. This is 111.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,933 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,891 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +111.6% 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.