Ropinirole hydrochloride vs Rotigotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ropinirole hydrochloride was dispensed 4.9× as often as Rotigotine in May 2026 — 50,460 items versus 10,340 in England.
50,460items
Ropinirole hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,340items
Rotigotine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ropinirole hydrochloride | Rotigotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 50,460 | 10,340 |
| Items, last 12 months | 637,382 | 129,907 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £821,073 | £1,336,933 |
See the full profile for Ropinirole hydrochloride or Rotigotine.