Heparin sodium vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 245,705.8× as often as Heparin sodium in March 2026 — 982,823 items versus 4 in England.
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Heparin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
982,823items
Apixaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin sodium versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin sodium · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 982,823 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69 | 11,005,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £265 | £2,111,909 |
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