Estradiol vs Tibolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 44.1× as often as Tibolone in March 2026 — 579,716 items versus 13,144 in England.
579,716items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,144items
Tibolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Tibolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Tibolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Tibolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 579,716 | 13,144 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,424,379 | 165,561 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,815,515 | £119,508 |