Ethinylestradiol vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 365,170.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 4,521,765 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £39 | £361,711 |
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