Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Testosterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Testosterone was dispensed 2.4× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 48,525 items versus 19,910 in England.
19,910items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
48,525items
Testosterone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Testosterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,910 | 48,525 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,343 | 534,337 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £225,794 | £2,009,271 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Testosterone.