Colestipol hydrochloride vs Ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ezetimibe was dispensed 37,486.7× as often as Colestipol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 599,787 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Colestipol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
599,787items
Ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Colestipol hydrochloride versus Ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Colestipol hydrochloride · ╌ Ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Colestipol hydrochloride | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 599,787 |
| Items, last 12 months | 165 | 6,621,684 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,859 | £664,036 |
See the full profile for Colestipol hydrochloride or Ezetimibe.