Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD CROFT
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,892
Total Quantity
86.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+11%
ORCHARD CROFT prescribed 1,892 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,390 to the NHS. This is 11% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,390 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11% 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.