Minoxidil vs Ketoconazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoconazole was dispensed 151.0× as often as Minoxidil in May 2026 — 63,136 items versus 418 in England.
418items
Minoxidil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,136items
Ketoconazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Ketoconazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Ketoconazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Ketoconazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 418 | 63,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,530 | 766,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,789 | £586,826 |
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