Estradiol vs Tibolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 45.5× as often as Tibolone in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 12,671 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,671items
Tibolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Tibolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Tibolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Tibolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 12,671 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 162,869 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £112,050 |