Aspirin vs Ticagrelor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aspirin was dispensed 39.0× as often as Ticagrelor in May 2026 — 1,648,365 items versus 42,221 in England.
1,648,365items
Aspirin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,221items
Ticagrelor · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aspirin versus Ticagrelor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aspirin · ╌ Ticagrelor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aspirin | Ticagrelor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,648,365 | 42,221 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,211,451 | 528,602 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,592,082 | £186,072 |
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