Icosapent vs Ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ezetimibe was dispensed 119.1× as often as Icosapent in May 2026 — 599,787 items versus 5,035 in England.
5,035items
Icosapent · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
599,787items
Ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Icosapent versus Ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Icosapent · ╌ Ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Icosapent | Ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,035 | 599,787 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51,860 | 6,621,684 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £662,106 | £664,036 |