Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 19.2× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 19,910 in England.
19,910items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
381,817items
Finasteride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,910 | 381,817 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,343 | 4,519,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £225,794 | £366,756 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Finasteride.