Simvastatin Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,214
Total Quantity
91.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+88.6%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,214 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,591 to the NHS. This is 88.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,591 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.6% 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.