Finasteride vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 7.9× as often as Testosterone in April 2026 — 374,886 items versus 47,236 in England.
374,886items
Finasteride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,236items
Testosterone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Finasteride versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Finasteride · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 374,886 | 47,236 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,524,017 | 540,650 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £369,159 | £1,952,617 |
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