Estradiol valerate vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Testosterone was dispensed 6.5× as often as Estradiol valerate in March 2026 — 48,525 items versus 7,522 in England.
7,522items
Estradiol valerate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,525items
Testosterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol valerate versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol valerate · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol valerate | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,522 | 48,525 |
| Items, last 12 months | 92,889 | 534,337 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £54,410 | £2,009,271 |
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