Colesevelam hydrochloride vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 295.4× as often as Colesevelam hydrochloride in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 22,893 in England.
22,893items
Colesevelam hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Colesevelam hydrochloride versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Colesevelam hydrochloride · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Colesevelam hydrochloride | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 22,893 | 6,762,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 256,562 | 78,042,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,784,517 | £6,116,097 |
See the full profile for Colesevelam hydrochloride or Atorvastatin.