Simvastatin Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
708
Total Quantity
45.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-58.4%
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 708 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,848 to the NHS. This is 58.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 708 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,848 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 708 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -58.4% 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.