Ibuprofen vs Heparinoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 38.1× as often as Heparinoid in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 8,389 in England.
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,389items
Heparinoid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Heparinoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Heparinoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Heparinoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 319,724 | 8,389 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,894,488 | 110,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,385,245 | £84,312 |
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