Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 1,231.4× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 5,492 in England.
5,492items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,492 | 6,762,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,911 | 78,042,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £191,153 | £6,116,097 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Atorvastatin.