Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,206
Total Quantity
38.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-29.2%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 1,206 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,107 to the NHS. This is 29.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,206 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,107 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,206 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -29.2% 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.