Rosuvastatin calcium vs Nicotinic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 668,630.0× as often as Nicotinic acid in May 2026 — 668,630 items versus 1 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nicotinic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Nicotinic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Nicotinic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Nicotinic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £61 |
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