Rosuvastatin calcium vs Simvastatin and ezetimibe
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rosuvastatin calcium was dispensed 1,327.1× as often as Simvastatin and ezetimibe in March 2026 — 688,762 items versus 519 in England.
688,762items
Rosuvastatin calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
519items
Simvastatin and ezetimibe · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Rosuvastatin calcium | Simvastatin and ezetimibe |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 688,762 | 519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,397,842 | 6,524 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,932,337 | £25,886 |
See the full profile for Rosuvastatin calcium or Simvastatin and ezetimibe.