Warfarin sodium
Anticoagulants and protamine | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
3.1M
NHS Cost
£6.4M
Practices
6,527
Avg per Practice
472
Overview
Warfarin sodium is prescribed by 6,527 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,077,874 items were prescribed at a total cost of £6,382,241 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Anticoagulants and protamine.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
275,911
Jun 2026
253,993
Jun 2026
275,349
Jun 2026
263,764
Jun 2026
252,838
Jun 2026
265,454
Jun 2026
251,984
Jun 2026
263,046
Jun 2026
258,863
Jun 2026
227,103
Jun 2026
240,125
Jun 2026
241,883
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 92.6K | 169 | 548 | +16.2% ▲ |
| PE | 90.2K | 92 | 980 | +107.9% ▲ |
| L | 78.9K | 147 | 537 | +13.8% ▲ |
| NE | 71.4K | 139 | 514 | +9.0% ▲ |
| M | 66.0K | 167 | 395 | -16.2% ▼ |
| LS | 60.8K | 89 | 683 | +44.9% ▲ |
| B | 59.9K | 150 | 399 | -15.3% ▼ |
| IP | 59.6K | 61 | 977 | +107.1% ▲ |
| DN | 55.3K | 87 | 636 | +34.8% ▲ |
| NR | 55.1K | 73 | 754 | +59.9% ▲ |
| WF | 54.0K | 60 | 899 | +90.7% ▲ |
| NN | 50.4K | 66 | 764 | +61.9% ▲ |
| LE | 49.6K | 123 | 403 | -14.5% ▼ |
| BN | 49.2K | 77 | 639 | +35.4% ▲ |
| NG | 49.2K | 137 | 359 | -23.9% ▼ |
| CV | 48.2K | 108 | 446 | -5.4% ▼ |
| RG | 47.7K | 67 | 711 | +50.8% ▲ |
| ST | 47.0K | 83 | 567 | +20.2% ▲ |
| CM | 47.0K | 65 | 724 | +53.4% ▲ |
| FY | 43.6K | 32 | 1,364 | +189.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| AQP ANTICOAG QE HERITAGE BUILDING | 16,269 |
| SKC ANTICOAGULATION SERVICE | 13,464 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 8,019 |
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.