Heparin flushes vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 1,271.0× as often as Heparin flushes in March 2026 — 408,006 items versus 321 in England.
321items
Heparin flushes · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
408,006items
Rivaroxaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin flushes versus Rivaroxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin flushes · ╌ Rivaroxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Heparin flushes | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 321 | 408,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,112 | 4,677,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,027 | £693,979 |
See the full profile for Heparin flushes or Rivaroxaban.