Heparin flushes vs Edoxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Edoxaban was dispensed 917.8× as often as Heparin flushes in May 2026 — 293,702 items versus 320 in England.
320items
Heparin flushes · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
293,702items
Edoxaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin flushes versus Edoxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin flushes · ╌ Edoxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Heparin flushes | Edoxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 320 | 293,702 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,092 | 3,961,552 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,066 | £14,546,938 |
See the full profile for Heparin flushes or Edoxaban.