Estradiol valerate vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 50.3× as often as Estradiol valerate in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 7,254 in England.
7,254items
Estradiol valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol valerate versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol valerate · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol valerate | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,254 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 91,465 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £53,371 | £361,711 |
See the full profile for Estradiol valerate or Finasteride.