Estradiol valerate vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Testosterone was dispensed 6.6× as often as Estradiol valerate in May 2026 — 47,950 items versus 7,254 in England.
7,254items
Estradiol valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,950items
Testosterone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol valerate | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,254 | 47,950 |
| Items, last 12 months | 91,465 | 544,859 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £53,371 | £1,970,053 |
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