Rosuvastatin calcium vs Simvastatin and ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 1,375.8× as often as Simvastatin and ezetimibe in May 2026 — 668,630 items versus 486 in England.
668,630items
Rosuvastatin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
486items
Simvastatin and ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rosuvastatin calcium versus Simvastatin and ezetimibe: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rosuvastatin calcium · ╌ Simvastatin and ezetimibe
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Simvastatin and ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 668,630 | 486 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,597,329 | 6,401 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,445,298 | £23,537 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Simvastatin and ezetimibe.