Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,172

Total Quantity

39.5K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-31.2%

CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,172 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,227 to the NHS. This is 31.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,172
Total Quantity	39,494
Total NHS Cost	£1,227
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-31.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,172 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-31.2% 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.