Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,135
Total Quantity
46.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-33.4%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,135 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,253 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,253 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.