Apixaban
Anticoagulants and protamine | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
9.6M
NHS Cost
£50.0M
Practices
7,234
Avg per Practice
1,326
Overview
Apixaban is prescribed by 7,234 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 9,594,198 items were prescribed at a total cost of £49,984,632 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Anticoagulants and protamine.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
771,717
Jun 2026
725,776
Jun 2026
799,417
Jun 2026
780,542
Jun 2026
774,936
Jun 2026
827,132
Jun 2026
796,468
Jun 2026
831,552
Jun 2026
846,026
Jun 2026
770,033
Jun 2026
821,034
Jun 2026
841,657
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 361.9K | 145 | 2,496 | +88.2% ▲ |
| S | 324.9K | 177 | 1,836 | +38.4% ▲ |
| B | 274.1K | 268 | 1,023 | -22.9% ▼ |
| M | 212.7K | 179 | 1,188 | -10.4% ▼ |
| BS | 181.8K | 83 | 2,191 | +65.2% ▲ |
| NG | 179.2K | 142 | 1,262 | -4.9% ▼ |
| LE | 173.8K | 128 | 1,358 | +2.4% ▲ |
| OX | 173.4K | 62 | 2,797 | +110.9% ▲ |
| BN | 170.8K | 80 | 2,135 | +60.9% ▲ |
| TS | 170.3K | 80 | 2,129 | +60.5% ▲ |
| ST | 166.0K | 86 | 1,930 | +45.5% ▲ |
| PO | 159.5K | 68 | 2,346 | +76.9% ▲ |
| L | 158.1K | 151 | 1,047 | -21.0% ▼ |
| TN | 157.4K | 80 | 1,968 | +48.4% ▲ |
| DN | 155.2K | 92 | 1,687 | +27.2% ▲ |
| CV | 151.1K | 110 | 1,373 | +3.5% ▲ |
| RG | 148.8K | 71 | 2,096 | +58.1% ▲ |
| PE | 137.2K | 93 | 1,475 | +11.2% ▲ |
| NN | 136.8K | 67 | 2,042 | +54.0% ▲ |
| IP | 133.8K | 64 | 2,091 | +57.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 16,551 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 15,541 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 12,534 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Anticoagulants and protamine
- Paragraph: Oral anticoagulants
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.