Atorvastatin vs Fluvastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 1,221.8× as often as Fluvastatin sodium in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 5,326 in England.
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,326items
Fluvastatin sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Atorvastatin | Fluvastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,507,199 | 5,326 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,433,395 | 70,960 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,976,467 | £47,521 |
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