Simvastatin Prescribing at CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,383
Total Quantity
97.8K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+39.9%
CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,383 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,235 to the NHS. This is 39.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,235 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.9% 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.