Simvastatin Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,035
Total Quantity
82.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+78.1%
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 3,035 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,295 to the NHS. This is 78.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,295 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +78.1% 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.