Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-25.3%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,272 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,329 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,329 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -25.3% 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.