Finasteride vs Testosterone esters
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 78.5× as often as Testosterone esters in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 4,863 in England.
381,817items
Finasteride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,863items
Testosterone esters · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Finasteride versus Testosterone esters: national items dispensed by month
▬ Finasteride · ╌ Testosterone esters
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Testosterone esters |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 381,817 | 4,863 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,519,651 | 54,908 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £366,756 | £21,038 |
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