Heparin sodium vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 43,690.4× as often as Heparin sodium in May 2026 — 393,214 items versus 9 in England.
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Heparin sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
393,214items
Rivaroxaban · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Heparin sodium versus Rivaroxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Heparin sodium · ╌ Rivaroxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 393,214 |
| Items, last 12 months | 77 | 4,729,105 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £707 | £756,277 |
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