Acenocoumarol vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 371.6× as often as Acenocoumarol in March 2026 — 408,006 items versus 1,098 in England.
1,098items
Acenocoumarol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
408,006items
Rivaroxaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acenocoumarol versus Rivaroxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acenocoumarol · ╌ Rivaroxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acenocoumarol | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,098 | 408,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,526 | 4,677,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,842 | £693,979 |
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