Minoxidil vs Ramipril
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ramipril was dispensed 1,536.9× as often as Minoxidil in May 2026 — 2,996,982 items versus 1,950 in England.
1,950items
Minoxidil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,996,982items
Ramipril · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Ramipril: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Ramipril
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Ramipril |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,950 | 2,996,982 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,100 | 36,370,636 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,396 | £5,941,987 |