Dienogest vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 100.7× as often as Dienogest in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 3,628 in England.
3,628items
Dienogest · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dienogest versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dienogest · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dienogest | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,628 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35,741 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £133,365 | £361,711 |
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