Other shampoo and scalp preparations vs Minoxidil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 655.0× as often as Other shampoo and scalp preparations in March 2026 — 655 items versus 1 in England.
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Other shampoo and scalp preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other shampoo and scalp preparations versus Minoxidil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other shampoo and scalp preparations · ╌ Minoxidil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other shampoo and scalp preparations | Minoxidil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 655 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 6,709 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £270 | £24,732 |
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