Minoxidil vs Eflornithine monohydrate chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Eflornithine monohydrate chloride was dispensed 6.2× as often as Minoxidil in May 2026 — 2,583 items versus 418 in England.
418items
Minoxidil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,583items
Eflornithine monohydrate chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Eflornithine monohydrate chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Eflornithine monohydrate chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Eflornithine monohydrate chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 418 | 2,583 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,530 | 29,894 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,789 | £155,084 |
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