Heparin sodium vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 30,924.5× as often as Heparin sodium in April 2026 — 402,019 items versus 13 in England.
13items
Heparin sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
402,019items
Rivaroxaban · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Heparin sodium | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 13 | 402,019 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73 | 4,715,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £982 | £541,528 |
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