Finasteride vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 7.6× as often as Testosterone in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 47,950 in England.
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,950items
Testosterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Finasteride versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Finasteride · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 365,170 | 47,950 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,508,375 | 544,859 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,711 | £1,970,053 |
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