Prasugrel vs Ticagrelor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ticagrelor was dispensed 3.0× as often as Prasugrel in May 2026 — 42,221 items versus 13,915 in England.
13,915items
Prasugrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,221items
Ticagrelor · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prasugrel versus Ticagrelor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prasugrel · ╌ Ticagrelor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Prasugrel | Ticagrelor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 13,915 | 42,221 |
| Items, last 12 months | 170,423 | 528,602 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £58,567 | £186,072 |
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