Evolocumab vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 2,829.1× as often as Evolocumab in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 287 in England.
287items
Evolocumab · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Evolocumab versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Evolocumab · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Evolocumab | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 287 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,189 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £120,601 | £766,211 |
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