Alirocumab vs Ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ezetimibe was dispensed 4,837.0× as often as Alirocumab in May 2026 — 599,787 items versus 124 in England.
124items
Alirocumab · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
599,787items
Ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alirocumab versus Ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alirocumab · ╌ Ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alirocumab | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 124 | 599,787 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,517 | 6,621,684 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £52,248 | £664,036 |
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