Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,239
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-27.3%
CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 1,239 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,129 to the NHS. This is 27.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,129 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -27.3% 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.