Alkyl sulfate vs Minoxidil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 2.9× as often as Alkyl sulfate in March 2026 — 655 items versus 229 in England.
229items
Alkyl sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
655items
Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulfate versus Minoxidil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulfate · ╌ Minoxidil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulfate | Minoxidil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 229 | 655 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,923 | 6,709 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £660 | £24,732 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulfate or Minoxidil.