Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,265
Total Quantity
99.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+32.9%
CASTLEFIELDS prescribed 2,265 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,690 to the NHS. This is 32.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,871 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +32.9% 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.