Clopidogrel vs Ticagrelor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clopidogrel was dispensed 23.5× as often as Ticagrelor in March 2026 — 1,044,844 items versus 44,417 in England.
1,044,844items
Clopidogrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,417items
Ticagrelor · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clopidogrel versus Ticagrelor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clopidogrel · ╌ Ticagrelor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clopidogrel | Ticagrelor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,044,844 | 44,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,225,940 | 533,366 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £945,308 | £223,788 |
See the full profile for Clopidogrel or Ticagrelor.