Estradiol vs Testosterone esters
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 121.8× as often as Testosterone esters in April 2026 — 573,028 items versus 4,706 in England.
573,028items
Estradiol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,706items
Testosterone esters · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Testosterone esters: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Testosterone esters
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Testosterone esters |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 573,028 | 4,706 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,512,173 | 55,207 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £9,717,534 | £20,159 |
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