Ropinirole hydrochloride vs Entacapone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ropinirole hydrochloride was dispensed 16.1× as often as Entacapone in March 2026 — 53,278 items versus 3,313 in England.
53,278items
Ropinirole hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,313items
Entacapone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ropinirole hydrochloride | Entacapone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,278 | 3,313 |
| Items, last 12 months | 644,800 | 40,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £901,966 | £60,103 |
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