Finasteride Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Sex Hormones | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,498
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+128.8%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,498 items of Finasteride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,832 to the NHS. This is 128.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Finasteride is classified under Sex Hormones in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,832 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.8% |
Finasteride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 655 items |
| Difference | +128.8% 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.