Heparin calcium vs Dabigatran etexilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dabigatran etexilate was dispensed 9,850.5× as often as Heparin calcium in January 2026 — 19,701 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Heparin calcium · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,701items
Dabigatran etexilate · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin calcium versus Dabigatran etexilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin calcium · ╌ Dabigatran etexilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Heparin calcium | Dabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 2 | 19,701 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 243,088 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £493 | £191,495 |
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