Fluvastatin sodium vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 142.8× as often as Fluvastatin sodium in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 5,685 in England.
5,685items
Fluvastatin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluvastatin sodium versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluvastatin sodium · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluvastatin sodium | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,685 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,171 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £42,128 | £766,211 |
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