Heparin flushes vs Dabigatran etexilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dabigatran etexilate was dispensed 58.5× as often as Heparin flushes in May 2026 — 18,716 items versus 320 in England.
320items
Heparin flushes · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,716items
Dabigatran etexilate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin flushes versus Dabigatran etexilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin flushes · ╌ Dabigatran etexilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Heparin flushes | Dabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 320 | 18,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,092 | 239,260 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,066 | £131,307 |
See the full profile for Heparin flushes or Dabigatran etexilate.