Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,519
Total Quantity
145.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+223.9%
THE CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,519 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,184 to the NHS. This is 223.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
415
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,184 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +223.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +223.9% 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.