Ropinirole hydrochloride vs Rotigotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ropinirole hydrochloride was dispensed 4.8× as often as Rotigotine in April 2026 — 51,272 items versus 10,692 in England.
51,272items
Ropinirole hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,692items
Rotigotine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ropinirole hydrochloride versus Rotigotine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ropinirole hydrochloride · ╌ Rotigotine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ropinirole hydrochloride | Rotigotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 51,272 | 10,692 |
| Items, last 12 months | 642,526 | 130,722 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £820,895 | £1,377,218 |
See the full profile for Ropinirole hydrochloride or Rotigotine.