Clopidogrel vs Ticagrelor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clopidogrel was dispensed 23.8× as often as Ticagrelor in May 2026 — 1,003,567 items versus 42,221 in England.
1,003,567items
Clopidogrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,221items
Ticagrelor · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clopidogrel versus Ticagrelor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clopidogrel · ╌ Ticagrelor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clopidogrel | Ticagrelor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,003,567 | 42,221 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,243,384 | 528,602 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £975,920 | £186,072 |
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