Estradiol vs Testosterone esters
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 119.2× as often as Testosterone esters in March 2026 — 579,716 items versus 4,863 in England.
579,716items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,863items
Testosterone esters · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Testosterone esters |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 579,716 | 4,863 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,424,379 | 54,908 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,815,515 | £21,038 |
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