Bempedoic acid vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 235.4× as often as Bempedoic acid in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 27,638 in England.
27,638items
Bempedoic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Bempedoic acid | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27,638 | 6,507,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 280,880 | 78,433,395 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,761,794 | £5,976,467 |
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