Simvastatin Prescribing at CARLISLE HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
8,261
Total Quantity
300.0K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+384.8%
CARLISLE HEALTHCARE prescribed 8,261 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,283 to the NHS. This is 384.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
774
Jul 2026
690
Jul 2026
768
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
649
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,283 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +384.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +384.8% 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.