Fenofibrate vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 15.4× as often as Fenofibrate in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 52,790 in England.
52,790items
Fenofibrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fenofibrate versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fenofibrate · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fenofibrate | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 52,790 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 619,444 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £301,136 | £766,211 |
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