Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,707
Total Quantity
120.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+117.6%
CASTLE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE prescribed 3,707 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,354 to the NHS. This is 117.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,354 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +117.6% 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.