Ciprofibrate vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 937.5× as often as Ciprofibrate in May 2026 — 760,287 items versus 811 in England.
811items
Ciprofibrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
760,287items
Simvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofibrate versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofibrate · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofibrate | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 811 | 760,287 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,789 | 10,001,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30,185 | £742,412 |
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