Alirocumab vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 52,477.4× as often as Alirocumab in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 124 in England.
124items
Alirocumab · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alirocumab versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alirocumab · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alirocumab | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 124 | 6,507,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,517 | 78,433,395 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £52,248 | £5,976,467 |
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