Finasteride vs Cyproterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 22,459.8× as often as Cyproterone acetate in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 17 in England.
381,817items
Finasteride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17items
Cyproterone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Cyproterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 381,817 | 17 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,519,651 | 252 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £366,756 | £244 |
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