Somapacitan vs Desmopressin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desmopressin acetate was dispensed 28,503.0× as often as Somapacitan in May 2026 — 28,503 items versus 1 in England.
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Somapacitan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Desmopressin acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Somapacitan versus Desmopressin acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Somapacitan · ╌ Desmopressin acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Somapacitan | Desmopressin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 28,503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5 | 345,442 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £856 | £1,258,699 |
See the full profile for Somapacitan or Desmopressin acetate.