Atorvastatin vs Fluvastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 1,189.6× as often as Fluvastatin sodium in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 5,685 in England.
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,685items
Fluvastatin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atorvastatin versus Fluvastatin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atorvastatin · ╌ Fluvastatin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Atorvastatin | Fluvastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,762,597 | 5,685 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,042,871 | 73,171 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,116,097 | £42,128 |
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