Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,542
Total Quantity
122.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+107.9%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 3,542 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,417 to the NHS. This is 107.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,605 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,417 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +107.9% 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.