Rosuvastatin calcium vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 9.8× as often as Rosuvastatin calcium in March 2026 — 6,762,597 items versus 688,762 in England.
688,762items
Rosuvastatin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,762,597items
Atorvastatin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 688,762 | 6,762,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,397,842 | 78,042,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,932,337 | £6,116,097 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Atorvastatin.