Enoxaparin vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 88.1× as often as Enoxaparin in May 2026 — 969,676 items versus 11,001 in England.
11,001items
Enoxaparin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
969,676items
Apixaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Enoxaparin versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Enoxaparin · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Enoxaparin | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,001 | 969,676 |
| Items, last 12 months | 129,239 | 11,229,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,156,265 | £4,331,190 |
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