Fluvastatin sodium vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 142.8× as often as Fluvastatin sodium in May 2026 — 760,287 items versus 5,326 in England.
5,326items
Fluvastatin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
760,287items
Simvastatin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fluvastatin sodium | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,326 | 760,287 |
| Items, last 12 months | 70,960 | 10,001,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £47,521 | £742,412 |
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