Acipimox vs Ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ezetimibe was dispensed 7,592.2× as often as Acipimox in May 2026 — 599,787 items versus 79 in England.
79items
Acipimox · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
599,787items
Ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acipimox versus Ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acipimox · ╌ Ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acipimox | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 79 | 599,787 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,120 | 6,621,684 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,198 | £664,036 |