Heparin calcium vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 131,071.3× as often as Heparin calcium in May 2026 — 393,214 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Heparin calcium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
393,214items
Rivaroxaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin calcium versus Rivaroxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin calcium · ╌ Rivaroxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Heparin calcium | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 393,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22 | 4,729,105 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £324 | £756,277 |
See the full profile for Heparin calcium or Rivaroxaban.