Policosanol vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 260,438.7× as often as Policosanol in March 2021 — 781,316 items versus 3 in England.
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Policosanol · March 2021
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Simvastatin · March 2021
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Policosanol versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Policosanol · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2021
| Measure | Policosanol | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2021 | 3 | 781,316 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6 | 9,911,949 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2021 | £85 | £982,495 |
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