Finasteride vs Testosterone esters
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 78.3× as often as Testosterone esters in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 4,666 in England.
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,666items
Testosterone esters · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Finasteride | Testosterone esters |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 365,170 | 4,666 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,508,375 | 55,453 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £361,711 | £20,421 |
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