Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,670
Total Quantity
91.6K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 2,670 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,147 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,147 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.