Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,472
Total Quantity
57.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-13.6%
CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,472 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,573 to the NHS. This is 13.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,573 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.6% 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.