Simvastatin Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,278
Total Quantity
54.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+33.7%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,278 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,676 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,676 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.7% 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.