Nicotinic acid vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 781,316.0× as often as Nicotinic acid in January 2025 — 781,316 items versus 1 in England.
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Nicotinic acid · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
781,316items
Simvastatin · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nicotinic acid versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nicotinic acid · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2025
| Measure | Nicotinic acid | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2025 | 1 | 781,316 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 9,911,949 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2025 | £61 | £982,495 |
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