Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CASTLE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,209
Total Quantity
114.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+88.3%
THE CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 3,209 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,190 to the NHS. This is 88.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,190 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.3% 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.