Heparin sodium vs Dabigatran etexilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dabigatran etexilate was dispensed 4,925.3× as often as Heparin sodium in March 2026 — 19,701 items versus 4 in England.
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Heparin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,701items
Dabigatran etexilate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin sodium versus Dabigatran etexilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin sodium · ╌ Dabigatran etexilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Dabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 19,701 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69 | 243,088 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £265 | £191,495 |
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