Heparin calcium vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 491,411.5× as often as Heparin calcium in January 2026 — 982,823 items versus 2 in England.
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Heparin calcium · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
982,823items
Apixaban · January 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 January 2026
| Measure | Heparin calcium | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 2 | 982,823 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 11,005,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £493 | £2,111,909 |
See the full profile for Heparin calcium or Apixaban.