Policosanol vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 2,263,457.0× as often as Policosanol in March 2021 — 6,790,371 items versus 3 in England.
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Policosanol · March 2021
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,790,371items
Atorvastatin · March 2021
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Policosanol versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Policosanol · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2021
| Measure | Policosanol | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2021 | 3 | 6,790,371 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 78,952,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2021 | £85 | £6,293,910 |
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