Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,245
Total Quantity
110.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+149.1%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 4,245 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,294 to the NHS. This is 149.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,294 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149.1% 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.