Rosuvastatin calcium vs Alirocumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 5,392.2× as often as Alirocumab in May 2026 — 668,630 items versus 124 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
124items
Alirocumab · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Alirocumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Alirocumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Alirocumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 124 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 1,517 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £52,248 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Alirocumab.