Rosuvastatin calcium vs Pravastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 4.1× as often as Pravastatin sodium in March 2026 — 688,762 items versus 168,820 in England.
688,762items
Rosuvastatin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,820items
Pravastatin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Pravastatin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Pravastatin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Pravastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 688,762 | 168,820 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,397,842 | 2,038,019 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,932,337 | £222,608 |
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