Atorvastatin vs Colestyramine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 428.0× as often as Colestyramine in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 15,204 in England.
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,204items
Colestyramine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atorvastatin versus Colestyramine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atorvastatin · ╌ Colestyramine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atorvastatin | Colestyramine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,507,199 | 15,204 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,433,395 | 183,952 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,976,467 | £392,953 |
See the full profile for Atorvastatin or Colestyramine.