Bromocriptine vs Metyrapone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bromocriptine was dispensed 8.5× as often as Metyrapone in March 2026 — 725 items versus 85 in England.
725items
Bromocriptine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85items
Metyrapone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bromocriptine versus Metyrapone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bromocriptine · ╌ Metyrapone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bromocriptine | Metyrapone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 725 | 85 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,247 | 823 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £51,926 | £49,292 |
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