Quinagolide hydrochloride vs Metyrapone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinagolide hydrochloride was dispensed 4.4× as often as Metyrapone in April 2026 — 274 items versus 62 in England.
274items
Quinagolide hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
62items
Metyrapone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Quinagolide hydrochloride versus Metyrapone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Quinagolide hydrochloride · ╌ Metyrapone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Quinagolide hydrochloride | Metyrapone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 274 | 62 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,501 | 827 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £73,033 | £32,170 |
See the full profile for Quinagolide hydrochloride or Metyrapone.