Alkyl sulfate vs Minoxidil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 2.4× as often as Alkyl sulfate in May 2026 — 418 items versus 173 in England.
173items
Alkyl sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
418items
Minoxidil · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulfate | Minoxidil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 173 | 418 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,169 | 6,530 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £527 | £15,789 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulfate or Minoxidil.