Bempedoic acid vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 30.1× as often as Bempedoic acid in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 27,005 in England.
27,005items
Bempedoic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bempedoic acid versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bempedoic acid · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bempedoic acid | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 27,005 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,216 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,717,238 | £766,211 |
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