Warfarin sodium vs Apixaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Apixaban was dispensed 4.3× as often as Warfarin sodium in March 2026 — 982,823 items versus 231,102 in England.
231,102items
Warfarin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
982,823items
Apixaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Warfarin sodium versus Apixaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Warfarin sodium · ╌ Apixaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Warfarin sodium | Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 231,102 | 982,823 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,849,317 | 11,005,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £503,703 | £2,111,909 |
See the full profile for Warfarin sodium or Apixaban.