Minoxidil vs Doxazosin mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxazosin mesilate was dispensed 332.4× as often as Minoxidil in March 2026 — 677,018 items versus 2,037 in England.
2,037items
Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
677,018items
Doxazosin mesilate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Doxazosin mesilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Doxazosin mesilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Doxazosin mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,037 | 677,018 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,016 | 7,838,189 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £32,509 | £2,616,872 |
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