Rosuvastatin calcium vs Simvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simvastatin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Rosuvastatin calcium in March 2026 — 811,957 items versus 688,762 in England.
688,762items
Rosuvastatin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
811,957items
Simvastatin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Simvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 688,762 | 811,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,397,842 | 10,273,872 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,932,337 | £766,211 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Simvastatin.