Minoxidil vs Selenium sulfide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 83.6× as often as Selenium sulfide in May 2026 — 418 items versus 5 in England.
418items
Minoxidil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Selenium sulfide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Selenium sulfide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Selenium sulfide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Selenium sulfide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 418 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,530 | 66 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,789 | £11 |
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