Heparin sodium vs Edoxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Edoxaban was dispensed 32,633.6× as often as Heparin sodium in May 2026 — 293,702 items versus 9 in England.
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Heparin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
293,702items
Edoxaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin sodium versus Edoxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin sodium · ╌ Edoxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Edoxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 293,702 |
| Items, last 12 months | 77 | 3,961,552 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £707 | £14,546,938 |
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