Rosuvastatin calcium vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 9.8× as often as Rosuvastatin calcium in April 2026 — 6,648,832 items versus 676,792 in England.
676,792items
Rosuvastatin calcium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,648,832items
Atorvastatin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 676,792 | 6,648,832 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,516,469 | 78,422,885 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,604,167 | £6,150,569 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Atorvastatin.