Minoxidil vs Selenium sulfide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 59.5× as often as Selenium sulfide in March 2026 — 655 items versus 11 in England.
655items
Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Selenium sulfide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Selenium sulfide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 655 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,709 | 64 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £24,732 | £60 |
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