Colestyramine vs Ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ezetimibe was dispensed 39.4× as often as Colestyramine in May 2026 — 599,787 items versus 15,204 in England.
15,204items
Colestyramine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
599,787items
Ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Colestyramine versus Ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Colestyramine · ╌ Ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Colestyramine | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 15,204 | 599,787 |
| Items, last 12 months | 183,952 | 6,621,684 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £392,953 | £664,036 |
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