Warfarin sodium vs Dabigatran etexilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Warfarin sodium was dispensed 11.8× as often as Dabigatran etexilate in April 2026 — 227,169 items versus 19,298 in England.
227,169items
Warfarin sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,298items
Dabigatran etexilate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Warfarin sodium versus Dabigatran etexilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Warfarin sodium · ╌ Dabigatran etexilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Warfarin sodium | Dabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 227,169 | 19,298 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,833,069 | 241,800 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £713,313 | £134,108 |
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