Ethinylestradiol vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 381,817.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in January 2026 — 381,817 items versus 1 in England.
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Ethinylestradiol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
381,817items
Finasteride · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 381,817 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 4,519,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £4,350 | £366,756 |
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