Papaverine hydrochloride vs Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) was dispensed 270,957.0× as often as Papaverine hydrochloride in September 2025 — 270,957 items versus 1 in England.
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Papaverine hydrochloride · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
270,957items
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Papaverine hydrochloride versus Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction): national items dispensed by month
▬ Papaverine hydrochloride · ╌ Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to September 2025
| Measure | Papaverine hydrochloride | Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, September 2025 | 1 | 270,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10 | 3,374,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, September 2025 | £950 | £362,741 |
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