Ropinirole hydrochloride vs Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ropinirole hydrochloride was dispensed 6.8× as often as Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone in May 2026 — 50,460 items versus 7,430 in England.
50,460items
Ropinirole hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,430items
Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ropinirole hydrochloride versus Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ropinirole hydrochloride · ╌ Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ropinirole hydrochloride | Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 50,460 | 7,430 |
| Items, last 12 months | 637,382 | 96,234 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £821,073 | £429,489 |
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