Metolazone vs Spironolactone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Spironolactone was dispensed 243.3× as often as Metolazone in March 2026 — 367,450 items versus 1,510 in England.
1,510items
Metolazone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
367,450items
Spironolactone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metolazone versus Spironolactone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metolazone · ╌ Spironolactone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Metolazone | Spironolactone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,510 | 367,450 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,105 | 4,181,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £99,835 | £1,253,634 |
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