Rosuvastatin calcium vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 1.1× as often as Rosuvastatin calcium in May 2026 — 760,287 items versus 668,630 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
760,287items
Simvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Simvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Simvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 760,287 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 10,001,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £742,412 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Simvastatin.