Ibuprofen vs Heparinoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 37.0× as often as Heparinoid in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 8,952 in England.
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,952items
Heparinoid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen versus Heparinoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen · ╌ Heparinoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen | Heparinoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 331,436 | 8,952 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,893,683 | 112,500 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,427,391 | £90,152 |
See the full profile for Ibuprofen or Heparinoid.