Capsaicin vs Heparinoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Heparinoid was dispensed 1.8× as often as Capsaicin in March 2026 — 8,952 items versus 5,058 in England.
5,058items
Capsaicin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,952items
Heparinoid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Heparinoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Heparinoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Heparinoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,058 | 8,952 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,603 | 112,500 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £201,905 | £90,152 |
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