Estradiol vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 1.5× as often as Finasteride in March 2026 — 579,716 items versus 381,817 in England.
579,716items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
381,817items
Finasteride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 579,716 | 381,817 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,424,379 | 4,519,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,815,515 | £366,756 |
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