Dienogest vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 107.8× as often as Dienogest in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 3,543 in England.
3,543items
Dienogest · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
381,817items
Finasteride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dienogest versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dienogest · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dienogest | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,543 | 381,817 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,432 | 4,519,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £129,496 | £366,756 |
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