Estradiol vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 1.6× as often as Finasteride in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 365,170 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £361,711 |
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