Heparin calcium vs Dabigatran etexilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dabigatran etexilate was dispensed 6,238.7× as often as Heparin calcium in May 2026 — 18,716 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Heparin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,716items
Dabigatran etexilate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Heparin calcium | Dabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 18,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22 | 239,260 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £324 | £131,307 |
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