Minoxidil vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Minoxidil was dispensed 599.0× as often as Finasteride in April 2026 — 599 items versus 1 in England.
599items
Minoxidil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Finasteride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 599 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,728 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £22,756 | £1 |
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