Simvastatin Prescribing at CASKGATE STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,035
Total Quantity
91.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+78.1%
CASKGATE STREET SURGERY prescribed 3,035 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,518 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
275
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,518 |
| 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.