Simvastatin Prescribing at ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,426
Total Quantity
105.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,426 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,926 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,926 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.