Heparin flushes vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 1,228.8× as often as Heparin flushes in May 2026 — 393,214 items versus 320 in England.
320items
Heparin flushes · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
393,214items
Rivaroxaban · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Heparin flushes | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 320 | 393,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,092 | 4,729,105 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,066 | £756,277 |
See the full profile for Heparin flushes or Rivaroxaban.