Simvastatin Prescribing at CAISTOR HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,106
Total Quantity
54.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+23.6%
CAISTOR HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,106 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,589 to the NHS. This is 23.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,589 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.6% 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.