Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,530
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-10.2%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 1,530 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,288 to the NHS. This is 10.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,288 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -10.2% 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.