Aspirin vs Clopidogrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aspirin was dispensed 1.6× as often as Clopidogrel in March 2026 — 1,717,444 items versus 1,044,844 in England.
1,717,444items
Aspirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,044,844items
Clopidogrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Clopidogrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Clopidogrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Clopidogrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,717,444 | 1,044,844 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,265,374 | 12,225,940 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,780,201 | £945,308 |
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