Clopidogrel vs Prasugrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clopidogrel was dispensed 72.1× as often as Prasugrel in March 2026 — 1,044,844 items versus 14,501 in England.
1,044,844items
Clopidogrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,501items
Prasugrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clopidogrel versus Prasugrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clopidogrel · ╌ Prasugrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clopidogrel | Prasugrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,044,844 | 14,501 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,225,940 | 170,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £945,308 | £64,647 |
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