Somatropin vs Desmopressin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desmopressin acetate was dispensed 9.7× as often as Somatropin in May 2026 — 28,503 items versus 2,925 in England.
2,925items
Somatropin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28,503items
Desmopressin acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Somatropin versus Desmopressin acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Somatropin · ╌ Desmopressin acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Somatropin | Desmopressin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,925 | 28,503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,366 | 345,442 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,627,586 | £1,258,699 |
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