Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,252
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+90.9%
GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY prescribed 3,252 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,501 to the NHS. This is 90.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,501 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +90.9% 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.