Bempedoic acid vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 250.4× as often as Bempedoic acid in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 27,005 in England.
27,005items
Bempedoic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bempedoic acid versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bempedoic acid · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bempedoic acid | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 27,005 | 6,762,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,216 | 78,042,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,717,238 | £6,116,097 |
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