Simvastatin Prescribing at CORFE CASTLE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,799
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+5.6%
CORFE CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,799 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,331 to the NHS. This is 5.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,331 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.6% 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.