Atorvastatin vs Colestipol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 751,399.7× as often as Colestipol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 9 in England.
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Colestipol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atorvastatin versus Colestipol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atorvastatin · ╌ Colestipol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atorvastatin | Colestipol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,762,597 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,042,871 | 158 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,116,097 | £5,008 |
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