Estradiol vs Testosterone esters
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 123.6× as often as Testosterone esters in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 4,666 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,666items
Testosterone esters · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Testosterone esters |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 4,666 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 55,453 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £20,421 |
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