Hydroxycarbamide vs Tretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 7,469.0× as often as Tretinoin in May 2026 — 7,469 items versus 1 in England.
7,469items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Tretinoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxycarbamide versus Tretinoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxycarbamide · ╌ Tretinoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxycarbamide | Tretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,469 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 93,745 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £83,821 | £896 |
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