Finasteride Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Sex Hormones | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,098
Total Quantity
62.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+220.4%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,098 items of Finasteride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,250 to the NHS. This is 220.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Finasteride is classified under Sex Hormones in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,250 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.4% |
Finasteride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 655 items |
| Difference | +220.4% vs national average |
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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.