Simvastatin Prescribing at ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,878
Total Quantity
137.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+68.9%
ORMSKIRK HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,878 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,819 to the NHS. This is 68.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,819 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +68.9% 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.