Estradiol with progestogen vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 1.8× as often as Estradiol with progestogen in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 201,303 in England.
201,303items
Estradiol with progestogen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol with progestogen versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol with progestogen · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol with progestogen | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,303 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,390,238 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,482,718 | £361,711 |
See the full profile for Estradiol with progestogen or Finasteride.