Phentolamine/aviptadil vs Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) was dispensed 139.3× as often as Phentolamine/aviptadil in May 2026 — 270,957 items versus 1,945 in England.
1,945items
Phentolamine/aviptadil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
270,957items
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phentolamine/aviptadil versus Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction): national items dispensed by month
▬ Phentolamine/aviptadil · ╌ Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phentolamine/aviptadil | Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,945 | 270,957 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,741 | 3,374,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £141,992 | £362,741 |
See the full profile for Phentolamine/aviptadil or Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction).