Desmopressin acetate vs Tolvaptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desmopressin acetate was dispensed 1,781.4× as often as Tolvaptan in May 2026 — 28,503 items versus 16 in England.
28,503items
Desmopressin acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Tolvaptan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desmopressin acetate versus Tolvaptan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desmopressin acetate · ╌ Tolvaptan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desmopressin acetate | Tolvaptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,503 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 345,442 | 283 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,258,699 | £17,518 |
See the full profile for Desmopressin acetate or Tolvaptan.