Finasteride vs Prasterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 209.4× as often as Prasterone in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 1,744 in England.
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,744items
Prasterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Finasteride versus Prasterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Finasteride · ╌ Prasterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Prasterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 365,170 | 1,744 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,508,375 | 15,979 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,711 | £39,363 |
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