Ropinirole hydrochloride vs Rotigotine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ropinirole hydrochloride was dispensed 5.0× as often as Rotigotine in March 2026 — 53,278 items versus 10,721 in England.
53,278items
Ropinirole hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,721items
Rotigotine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ropinirole hydrochloride | Rotigotine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,278 | 10,721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 644,800 | 130,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £901,966 | £1,394,331 |
See the full profile for Ropinirole hydrochloride or Rotigotine.