Rosuvastatin calcium vs Pravastatin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 4.2× as often as Pravastatin sodium in May 2026 — 668,630 items versus 160,402 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
160,402items
Pravastatin sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Pravastatin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 160,402 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 2,016,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £206,592 |
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