Policosanol vs Pravastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pravastatin sodium was dispensed 53,467.3× as often as Policosanol in March 2021 — 160,402 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Policosanol · March 2021
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160,402items
Pravastatin sodium · March 2021
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Policosanol versus Pravastatin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Policosanol · ╌ Pravastatin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2021
| Measure | Policosanol | Pravastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2021 | 3 | 160,402 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 2,016,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2021 | £85 | £206,592 |
See the full profile for Policosanol or Pravastatin sodium.