Capsaicin vs Heparinoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Heparinoid was dispensed 1.2× as often as Capsaicin in May 2026 — 8,389 items versus 6,728 in England.
6,728items
Capsaicin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,389items
Heparinoid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Heparinoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Heparinoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Heparinoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,728 | 8,389 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,703 | 110,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £204,364 | £84,312 |
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