Heparin sodium
Cardiovascular System
Anticoagulants and protamine
BNF 0208010K0
Data updated May 2026
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Heparin sodium was ranked 1467th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 9 items, up 80.0% on a year earlier.
9items
+80%
Dispensed in May 2026
77items
Rolling 12 months
£707
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Heparin sodium: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Anticoagulants and protamine
- Presentations 5 shown
- Average cost / item £78.54
- Year on year Up 80.0% on a year earlier
What this is
Net ingredient cost is the list price before discounts and dispensing fees, not what the NHS finally pays.
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Heparin sodium this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heparin sodium 5,000units/1ml inj ampoules | 0208010K0AAA9A9 | 3 | £259 |
| Heparin sodium 5,000units/5ml inj ampoules | 0208010K0AAA8A8 | 2 | £105 |
| Heparin sodium 5,000units/0.2ml inj ampoules | 0208010K0AAALAL | 2 | £303 |
| Heparin sodium 5,000units/5ml solution for injection vials | 0208010K0AAA4A4 | 1 | £30 |
| Heparin sodium 1,000units/1ml inj ampoules | 0208010K0AAA7A7 | 1 | £10 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Heparin sodium is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Heparin sodium volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
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Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.