Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Pravastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pravastatin sodium was dispensed 30.7× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in March 2026 — 168,820 items versus 5,492 in England.
5,492items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,820items
Pravastatin sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Pravastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,492 | 168,820 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,911 | 2,038,019 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £191,153 | £222,608 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Pravastatin sodium.