Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 147.3× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in April 2026 — 787,661 items versus 5,349 in England.
5,349items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
787,661items
Simvastatin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 5,349 | 787,661 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,702 | 10,161,394 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £186,178 | £772,318 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Simvastatin.