Dutasteride
Sex Hormones | Endocrine System
Items (National)
283.1K
NHS Cost
£585.5K
Practices
5,513
Avg per Practice
51
Overview
Dutasteride is prescribed by 5,513 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 283,073 items were prescribed at a total cost of £585,451 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Sex Hormones.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18,022
Jun 2026
16,984
Jun 2026
18,424
Jun 2026
17,960
Jun 2026
17,418
Jun 2026
18,459
Jun 2026
17,646
Jun 2026
18,114
Jun 2026
18,301
Jun 2026
16,262
Jun 2026
17,213
Jun 2026
17,234
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 8,797 | 107 | 82 | +60.2% ▲ |
| NG | 8,225 | 117 | 70 | +37.0% ▲ |
| B | 7,442 | 156 | 48 | -7.0% ▼ |
| M | 6,452 | 120 | 54 | +4.9% ▲ |
| PO | 6,185 | 52 | 119 | +131.8% ▲ |
| NR | 5,957 | 67 | 89 | +73.3% ▲ |
| S | 5,890 | 108 | 55 | +6.2% ▲ |
| PE | 5,549 | 82 | 68 | +32.0% ▲ |
| SO | 5,480 | 49 | 112 | +117.9% ▲ |
| E | 5,208 | 94 | 55 | +8.0% ▲ |
| DN | 5,106 | 69 | 74 | +44.2% ▲ |
| ST | 5,011 | 76 | 66 | +28.5% ▲ |
| WV | 4,956 | 48 | 103 | +101.4% ▲ |
| CO | 4,942 | 41 | 121 | +134.9% ▲ |
| WS | 4,728 | 61 | 78 | +51.1% ▲ |
| BH | 4,628 | 46 | 101 | +96.1% ▲ |
| TS | 4,608 | 62 | 74 | +44.8% ▲ |
| N | 4,519 | 67 | 67 | +31.4% ▲ |
| BN | 4,396 | 64 | 69 | +33.9% ▲ |
| LN | 4,223 | 37 | 114 | +122.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,072 |
| HOVETON & WROXHAM MEDICAL CENTRE | 885 |
| THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE | 848 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Sex Hormones
- Paragraph: Male sex hormones and antagonists
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.