Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 1,248.5× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 5,212 in England.
5,212items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,212 | 6,507,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,193 | 78,433,395 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £184,456 | £5,976,467 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Atorvastatin.