Omega-3-acid ethyl esters vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 145.9× as often as Omega-3-acid ethyl esters in May 2026 — 760,287 items versus 5,212 in England.
5,212items
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
760,287items
Simvastatin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,212 | 760,287 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,193 | 10,001,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £184,456 | £742,412 |
See the full profile for Omega-3-acid ethyl esters or Simvastatin.