Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,431
Total Quantity
55.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 2,431 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,531 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,531 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.