Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,264
Total Quantity
129.6K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+150.2%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,264 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,345 to the NHS. This is 150.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
313
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,345 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +150.2% 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.