Methyldopa vs Doxazosin mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxazosin mesilate was dispensed 164.3× as often as Methyldopa in March 2026 — 677,018 items versus 4,121 in England.
4,121items
Methyldopa · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
677,018items
Doxazosin mesilate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyldopa versus Doxazosin mesilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyldopa · ╌ Doxazosin mesilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Doxazosin mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,121 | 677,018 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50,004 | 7,838,189 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £58,263 | £2,616,872 |
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