Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Pravastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pravastatin sodium was dispensed 30.8× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in May 2026 — 160,402 items versus 5,212 in England.
5,212items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160,402items
Pravastatin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters versus Pravastatin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · ╌ Pravastatin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Pravastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,212 | 160,402 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,193 | 2,016,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £184,456 | £206,592 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Pravastatin sodium.