Finasteride vs Cyproterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 20,287.2× as often as Cyproterone acetate in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 18 in England.
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18items
Cyproterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Finasteride versus Cyproterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Finasteride · ╌ Cyproterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Cyproterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 365,170 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,508,375 | 234 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,711 | £306 |
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