Minoxidil vs Ketoconazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoconazole was dispensed 103.3× as often as Minoxidil in March 2026 — 67,686 items versus 655 in England.
655items
Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,686items
Ketoconazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Ketoconazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Ketoconazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Ketoconazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 655 | 67,686 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,709 | 758,761 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £24,732 | £1,024,101 |
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