Aspirin vs Prasugrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aspirin was dispensed 118.5× as often as Prasugrel in May 2026 — 1,648,365 items versus 13,915 in England.
1,648,365items
Aspirin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,915items
Prasugrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Prasugrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Prasugrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Prasugrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,648,365 | 13,915 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,211,451 | 170,423 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,592,082 | £58,567 |