Prasugrel vs Ticagrelor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ticagrelor was dispensed 3.1× as often as Prasugrel in March 2026 — 44,417 items versus 14,501 in England.
14,501items
Prasugrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
44,417items
Ticagrelor · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Prasugrel versus Ticagrelor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Prasugrel · ╌ Ticagrelor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Prasugrel | Ticagrelor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14,501 | 44,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 170,258 | 533,366 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £64,647 | £223,788 |
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