Piroxicam vs Heparinoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 2.9× as often as Heparinoid in May 2026 — 24,737 items versus 8,389 in England.
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,389items
Heparinoid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Heparinoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Heparinoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Heparinoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 24,737 | 8,389 |
| Items, last 12 months | 300,143 | 110,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £61,693 | £84,312 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Heparinoid.