Heparin sodium vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 102,001.5× as often as Heparin sodium in March 2026 — 408,006 items versus 4 in England.
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Heparin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
408,006items
Rivaroxaban · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 408,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 69 | 4,677,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £265 | £693,979 |
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