Simvastatin and ezetimibe vs Atorvastatin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Atorvastatin was dispensed 13,389.3× as often as Simvastatin and ezetimibe in May 2026 — 6,507,199 items versus 486 in England.
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Simvastatin and ezetimibe · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,507,199items
Atorvastatin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simvastatin and ezetimibe versus Atorvastatin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simvastatin and ezetimibe · ╌ Atorvastatin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Simvastatin and ezetimibe | Atorvastatin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 486 | 6,507,199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,401 | 78,433,395 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £23,537 | £5,976,467 |
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