Dantrolene sodium vs Dronabinol/cannabidiol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Dantrolene sodium was dispensed 4.7× as often as Dronabinol/cannabidiol in May 2026 — 2,588 items versus 550 in England.
2,588items
Dantrolene sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
550items
Dronabinol/cannabidiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dantrolene sodium versus Dronabinol/cannabidiol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dantrolene sodium · ╌ Dronabinol/cannabidiol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dantrolene sodium | Dronabinol/cannabidiol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,588 | 550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,054 | 6,217 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £46,868 | £175,300 |
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