Ropinirole hydrochloride vs Entacapone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ropinirole hydrochloride was dispensed 15.9× as often as Entacapone in April 2026 — 51,272 items versus 3,216 in England.
51,272items
Ropinirole hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,216items
Entacapone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ropinirole hydrochloride versus Entacapone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ropinirole hydrochloride · ╌ Entacapone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ropinirole hydrochloride | Entacapone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 51,272 | 3,216 |
| Items, last 12 months | 642,526 | 40,305 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £820,895 | £56,188 |
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