Colestipol hydrochloride vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 47,517.9× as often as Colestipol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 760,287 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Colestipol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
760,287items
Simvastatin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Colestipol hydrochloride | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 760,287 |
| Items, last 12 months | 165 | 10,001,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,859 | £742,412 |
See the full profile for Colestipol hydrochloride or Simvastatin.