Minoxidil vs Losartan potassium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Losartan potassium was dispensed 570.3× as often as Minoxidil in April 2026 — 1,177,716 items versus 2,065 in England.
2,065items
Minoxidil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,177,716items
Losartan potassium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Losartan potassium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Losartan potassium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Losartan potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,065 | 1,177,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,118 | 13,739,680 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £31,767 | £1,058,321 |
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