Methyldopa vs Doxazosin mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxazosin mesilate was dispensed 168.6× as often as Methyldopa in May 2026 — 647,932 items versus 3,844 in England.
3,844items
Methyldopa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
647,932items
Doxazosin mesilate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Doxazosin mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,844 | 647,932 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,293 | 7,846,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,563 | £2,729,372 |
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