Ethinylestradiol vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Testosterone was dispensed 48,525.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in January 2026 — 48,525 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Ethinylestradiol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,525items
Testosterone · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 48,525 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 534,337 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £4,350 | £2,009,271 |
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