Heparin sodium vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 107,741.8× as often as Heparin sodium in May 2026 — 969,676 items versus 9 in England.
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Heparin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Apixaban · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 969,676 |
| Items, last 12 months | 77 | 11,229,504 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £707 | £4,331,190 |
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