Somatropin vs Desmopressin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desmopressin acetate was dispensed 9.4× as often as Somatropin in March 2026 — 29,877 items versus 3,182 in England.
3,182items
Somatropin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,877items
Desmopressin acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Somatropin | Desmopressin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,182 | 29,877 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,632 | 344,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,795,925 | £1,273,789 |
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