Heparin calcium vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 323,225.3× as often as Heparin calcium in May 2026 — 969,676 items versus 3 in England.
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Heparin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
969,676items
Apixaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin calcium versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin calcium · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Heparin calcium | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 969,676 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22 | 11,229,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £324 | £4,331,190 |
See the full profile for Heparin calcium or Apixaban.