Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD COURT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,954
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+14.7%
ORCHARD COURT SURGERY prescribed 1,954 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,081 to the NHS. This is 14.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,954 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,182 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,081 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,954 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.7% 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.