Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,082
Total Quantity
175.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+256.9%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,082 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,794 to the NHS. This is 256.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
515
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,794 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +256.9% 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.