Colestipol hydrochloride vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 90,217.4× as often as Colestipol hydrochloride in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 9 in England.
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Colestipol hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Colestipol hydrochloride versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Colestipol hydrochloride · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Colestipol hydrochloride | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 158 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,008 | £766,211 |
See the full profile for Colestipol hydrochloride or Simvastatin.