Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 147.8× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 5,492 in England.
5,492items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,492 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,911 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £191,153 | £766,211 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Simvastatin.