Progesterone vs Finasteride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Finasteride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Progesterone in May 2026 — 365,170 items versus 303,035 in England.
303,035items
Progesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
365,170items
Finasteride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Progesterone versus Finasteride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Progesterone · ╌ Finasteride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Progesterone | Finasteride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 303,035 | 365,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,400,853 | 4,508,375 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,202,535 | £361,711 |
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