Clopidogrel vs Prasugrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clopidogrel was dispensed 71.5× as often as Prasugrel in April 2026 — 1,028,487 items versus 14,385 in England.
1,028,487items
Clopidogrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,385items
Prasugrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clopidogrel versus Prasugrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clopidogrel · ╌ Prasugrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Clopidogrel | Prasugrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,028,487 | 14,385 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,262,809 | 170,827 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £997,861 | £60,972 |
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