Ethinylestradiol vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 374,886.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in April 2026 — 374,886 items versus 1 in England.
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Ethinylestradiol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
374,886items
Finasteride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 374,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42 | 4,524,017 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £792 | £369,159 |
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