Acenocoumarol vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 373.4× as often as Acenocoumarol in May 2026 — 393,214 items versus 1,053 in England.
1,053items
Acenocoumarol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
393,214items
Rivaroxaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acenocoumarol versus Rivaroxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acenocoumarol · ╌ Rivaroxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acenocoumarol | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,053 | 393,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,395 | 4,729,105 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,740 | £756,277 |
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