Heparin sodium vs Edoxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Edoxaban was dispensed 78,891.5× as often as Heparin sodium in March 2026 — 315,566 items versus 4 in England.
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Heparin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
315,566items
Edoxaban · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Edoxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 315,566 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69 | 4,118,877 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £265 | £15,638,224 |
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