Dydrogesterone vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 496.2× as often as Dydrogesterone in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 736 in England.
736items
Dydrogesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dydrogesterone versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dydrogesterone · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dydrogesterone | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 736 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,488 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,592 | £361,711 |
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