Ciprofibrate vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 925.8× as often as Ciprofibrate in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 877 in England.
877items
Ciprofibrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofibrate versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofibrate · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofibrate | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 877 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,042 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £33,573 | £766,211 |
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