Methyldopa vs Ramipril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ramipril was dispensed 779.7× as often as Methyldopa in May 2026 — 2,996,982 items versus 3,844 in England.
3,844items
Methyldopa · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,996,982items
Ramipril · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyldopa versus Ramipril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyldopa · ╌ Ramipril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methyldopa | Ramipril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,844 | 2,996,982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,293 | 36,370,636 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £50,563 | £5,941,987 |
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