Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters was ranked 605th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 5,349 items, down 3.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Omega-3-acid ethyl esters: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Lipid-regulating drugs
- Presentations 5 shown
- Average cost / item £34.81
- Year on year Down 3.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Omega-3-acid ethyl esters this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omacor capsules | 0212000ABBBAAAA | 3,453 | £125,344 |
| Eicosapentaenoic acid 460mg/Docosahexaenoic acid 380mg caps | 0212000ABAAAAAA | 1,749 | £56,141 |
| Omega 3-acid-ethyl esters 1000mg capsules (strides) | 0212000ABBLAAAA | 82 | £2,319 |
| Teromeg 1000mg capsules | 0212000ABBCAAAA | 54 | £1,918 |
| Omega 3-acid-ethyl esters 1000mg capsules | 0212000ABBEAAAA | 11 | £456 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Omega-3-acid ethyl esters is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Omega-3-acid ethyl esters volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Omega-3-acid ethyl esters with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.