Rosuvastatin calcium vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 9.7× as often as Rosuvastatin calcium in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 668,630 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 6,507,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 78,433,395 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £5,976,467 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Atorvastatin.