Aspirin vs Prasugrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aspirin was dispensed 118.4× as often as Prasugrel in March 2026 — 1,717,444 items versus 14,501 in England.
1,717,444items
Aspirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,501items
Prasugrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Prasugrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Prasugrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Prasugrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,717,444 | 14,501 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,265,374 | 170,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,780,201 | £64,647 |