Hydroxycarbamide vs Tretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 3,992.0× as often as Tretinoin in March 2026 — 7,984 items versus 2 in England.
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Tretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxycarbamide versus Tretinoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxycarbamide · ╌ Tretinoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxycarbamide | Tretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,984 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 93,903 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £102,840 | £1,296 |
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