Finasteride vs Prasterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 237.6× as often as Prasterone in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 1,607 in England.
381,817items
Finasteride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,607items
Prasterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Finasteride versus Prasterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Finasteride · ╌ Prasterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Prasterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 381,817 | 1,607 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,519,651 | 14,531 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £366,756 | £34,363 |
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