Heparin flushes vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 3,030.2× as often as Heparin flushes in May 2026 — 969,676 items versus 320 in England.
320items
Heparin flushes · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
969,676items
Apixaban · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Heparin flushes | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 320 | 969,676 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,092 | 11,229,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,066 | £4,331,190 |
See the full profile for Heparin flushes or Apixaban.