Simvastatin Prescribing at ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,428
Total Quantity
87.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+42.5%
ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,428 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,466 to the NHS. This is 42.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,466 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.5% 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.