Heparin flushes vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 3,061.8× as often as Heparin flushes in March 2026 — 982,823 items versus 321 in England.
321items
Heparin flushes · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
982,823items
Apixaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin flushes versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin flushes · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Heparin flushes | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 321 | 982,823 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,112 | 11,005,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,027 | £2,111,909 |
See the full profile for Heparin flushes or Apixaban.