Progesterone vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 1.3× as often as Progesterone in March 2026 — 381,817 items versus 303,987 in England.
303,987items
Progesterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
381,817items
Finasteride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Progesterone versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Progesterone · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Progesterone | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 303,987 | 381,817 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,313,302 | 4,519,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,575,609 | £366,756 |
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