Atorvastatin vs Nicotinic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 6,507,199.0× as often as Nicotinic acid in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 1 in England.
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nicotinic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Atorvastatin versus Nicotinic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Atorvastatin · ╌ Nicotinic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Atorvastatin | Nicotinic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,507,199 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 78,433,395 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,976,467 | £61 |
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