Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,916
Total Quantity
50.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+12.4%
THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,916 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,485 to the NHS. This is 12.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,916 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,485 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,916 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.4% 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.