Simvastatin Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,140
Total Quantity
117.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+201.7%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 5,140 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,459 to the NHS. This is 201.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,459 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +201.7% 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.