Warfarin sodium vs Rivaroxaban
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Rivaroxaban was dispensed 1.8× as often as Warfarin sodium in March 2026 — 408,006 items versus 231,102 in England.
231,102items
Warfarin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
408,006items
Rivaroxaban · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Warfarin sodium versus Rivaroxaban: national items dispensed by month
▬ Warfarin sodium · ╌ Rivaroxaban
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Warfarin sodium | Rivaroxaban |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 231,102 | 408,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,849,317 | 4,677,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £503,703 | £693,979 |
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