Norethisterone vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 13.1× as often as Norethisterone in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 27,794 in England.
27,794items
Norethisterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Norethisterone versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Norethisterone · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Norethisterone | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27,794 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 321,217 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £248,342 | £361,711 |
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