Rosuvastatin calcium vs Colestyramine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 44.0× as often as Colestyramine in May 2026 — 668,630 items versus 15,204 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,204items
Colestyramine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Colestyramine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 15,204 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 183,952 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £392,953 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Colestyramine.