Estradiol vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 11.9× as often as Testosterone in March 2026 — 579,716 items versus 48,525 in England.
579,716items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,525items
Testosterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 579,716 | 48,525 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,424,379 | 534,337 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,815,515 | £2,009,271 |
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