Estradiol vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 12.0× as often as Testosterone in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 47,950 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,950items
Testosterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 47,950 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 544,859 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £1,970,053 |
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