Rosuvastatin calcium vs Colestyramine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 43.8× as often as Colestyramine in March 2026 — 688,762 items versus 15,717 in England.
688,762items
Rosuvastatin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,717items
Colestyramine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Colestyramine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Colestyramine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Colestyramine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 688,762 | 15,717 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,397,842 | 182,966 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,932,337 | £424,744 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Colestyramine.