Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,336
Total Quantity
66.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+37.1%
CASTLE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,336 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,836 to the NHS. This is 37.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,836 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.1% 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.