Icosapent vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 151.0× as often as Icosapent in May 2026 — 760,287 items versus 5,035 in England.
5,035items
Icosapent · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
760,287items
Simvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Icosapent versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Icosapent · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Icosapent | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,035 | 760,287 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51,860 | 10,001,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £662,106 | £742,412 |
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