Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,208
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+29.6%
CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,208 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,718 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,718 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.