Colesevelam hydrochloride vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 290.6× as often as Colesevelam hydrochloride in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 22,394 in England.
22,394items
Colesevelam hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Colesevelam hydrochloride | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,394 | 6,507,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 261,411 | 78,433,395 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,731,464 | £5,976,467 |
See the full profile for Colesevelam hydrochloride or Atorvastatin.