Clopidogrel vs Prasugrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clopidogrel was dispensed 72.1× as often as Prasugrel in May 2026 — 1,003,567 items versus 13,915 in England.
1,003,567items
Clopidogrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,915items
Prasugrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clopidogrel versus Prasugrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clopidogrel · ╌ Prasugrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clopidogrel | Prasugrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,003,567 | 13,915 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,243,384 | 170,423 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,920 | £58,567 |
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