Desmopressin acetate vs Tolvaptan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desmopressin acetate was dispensed 1,991.8× as often as Tolvaptan in March 2026 — 29,877 items versus 15 in England.
29,877items
Desmopressin acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Tolvaptan · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Desmopressin acetate | Tolvaptan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29,877 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 344,590 | 297 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,273,789 | £16,828 |
See the full profile for Desmopressin acetate or Tolvaptan.