Aspirin vs Clopidogrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aspirin was dispensed 1.6× as often as Clopidogrel in May 2026 — 1,648,365 items versus 1,003,567 in England.
1,648,365items
Aspirin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,003,567items
Clopidogrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Clopidogrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Clopidogrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Clopidogrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,648,365 | 1,003,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,211,451 | 12,243,384 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,592,082 | £975,920 |
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