Pentosan polysulfate sodium vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 8,055.9× as often as Pentosan polysulfate sodium in March 2026 — 982,823 items versus 122 in England.
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Pentosan polysulfate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Apixaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pentosan polysulfate sodium versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pentosan polysulfate sodium · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pentosan polysulfate sodium | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 122 | 982,823 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,450 | 11,005,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £61,675 | £2,111,909 |
See the full profile for Pentosan polysulfate sodium or Apixaban.