Simvastatin Prescribing at BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,544
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+49.3%
BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,544 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,284 to the NHS. This is 49.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,284 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49.3% 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.