Oxytocin vs Misoprostol (Gynaecology)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Misoprostol (Gynaecology) was dispensed 2.0× as often as Oxytocin in February 2024 — 2 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Oxytocin · February 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Misoprostol (Gynaecology) · February 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oxytocin versus Misoprostol (Gynaecology): national items dispensed by month
▬ Oxytocin · ╌ Misoprostol (Gynaecology)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2024
| Measure | Oxytocin | Misoprostol (Gynaecology) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2024 | £2 | £384 |
See the full profile for Oxytocin or Misoprostol (Gynaecology).