Piroxicam vs Heparinoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 2.8× as often as Heparinoid in March 2026 — 25,309 items versus 8,952 in England.
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,952items
Heparinoid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Heparinoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Heparinoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Heparinoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 25,309 | 8,952 |
| Items, last 12 months | 300,178 | 112,500 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £59,170 | £90,152 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Heparinoid.