Minoxidil vs Ramipril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ramipril was dispensed 1,536.4× as often as Minoxidil in March 2026 — 3,129,698 items versus 2,037 in England.
2,037items
Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,129,698items
Ramipril · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Ramipril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Ramipril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Ramipril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,037 | 3,129,698 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,016 | 36,339,463 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £32,509 | £3,565,334 |