Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 17.6× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 20,801 in England.
20,801items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20,801 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 249,761 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £229,136 | £361,711 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Finasteride.