Rosuvastatin calcium vs Bempedoic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 25.5× as often as Bempedoic acid in March 2026 — 688,762 items versus 27,005 in England.
688,762items
Rosuvastatin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,005items
Bempedoic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Bempedoic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Bempedoic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Bempedoic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 688,762 | 27,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,397,842 | 261,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,932,337 | £1,717,238 |
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