Minoxidil vs Cetrimide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 619.0× as often as Cetrimide in June 2026 — 619 items versus 1 in England.
619items
Minoxidil · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Cetrimide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Cetrimide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Cetrimide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Cetrimide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 619 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,630 | 42 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £24,734 | £6 |