Icosapent vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 1,399.3× as often as Icosapent in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 4,833 in England.
4,833items
Icosapent · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Icosapent versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Icosapent · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Icosapent | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,833 | 6,762,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48,294 | 78,042,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £631,977 | £6,116,097 |
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