Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Testosterone was dispensed 2.3× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 47,950 items versus 20,801 in England.
20,801items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,950items
Testosterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Testosterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Testosterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20,801 | 47,950 |
| Items, last 12 months | 249,761 | 544,859 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £229,136 | £1,970,053 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Testosterone.