Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,569
Total Quantity
48.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-7.9%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,569 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,388 to the NHS. This is 7.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,388 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.9% 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.