Acenocoumarol vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 920.9× as often as Acenocoumarol in May 2026 — 969,676 items versus 1,053 in England.
1,053items
Acenocoumarol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
969,676items
Apixaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acenocoumarol versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acenocoumarol · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acenocoumarol | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,053 | 969,676 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,395 | 11,229,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,740 | £4,331,190 |
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