Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,189
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-30.2%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,189 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,449 to the NHS. This is 30.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,449 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.2% 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.