Quinagolide hydrochloride vs Metyrapone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinagolide hydrochloride was dispensed 3.4× as often as Metyrapone in March 2026 — 291 items versus 85 in England.
291items
Quinagolide hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85items
Metyrapone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Quinagolide hydrochloride | Metyrapone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 291 | 85 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,532 | 823 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £67,451 | £49,292 |
See the full profile for Quinagolide hydrochloride or Metyrapone.