Estradiol with progestogen vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 1.9× as often as Estradiol with progestogen in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 205,651 in England.
205,651items
Estradiol with progestogen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
381,817items
Finasteride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol with progestogen | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 205,651 | 381,817 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,373,058 | 4,519,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,615,916 | £366,756 |
See the full profile for Estradiol with progestogen or Finasteride.