Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,132
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+83.8%
ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,132 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,931 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,132 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,931 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,132 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +83.8% 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.