Simvastatin Prescribing at BENNFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,993
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+17%
BENNFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,993 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,574 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,574 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.