Acipimox vs Ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ezetimibe was dispensed 6,458.8× as often as Acipimox in March 2026 — 607,125 items versus 94 in England.
94items
Acipimox · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
607,125items
Ezetimibe · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acipimox versus Ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acipimox · ╌ Ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acipimox | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 94 | 607,125 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,129 | 6,361,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,761 | £721,533 |