Acenocoumarol vs Dabigatran etexilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dabigatran etexilate was dispensed 17.8× as often as Acenocoumarol in May 2026 — 18,716 items versus 1,053 in England.
1,053items
Acenocoumarol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,716items
Dabigatran etexilate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acenocoumarol versus Dabigatran etexilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acenocoumarol · ╌ Dabigatran etexilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acenocoumarol | Dabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,053 | 18,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,395 | 239,260 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,740 | £131,307 |
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