Finasteride Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Sex Hormones | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,030
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£814
vs National Avg
+57.3%

THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,030 items of Finasteride over the last 12 months at a cost of £814 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Finasteride is classified under Sex Hormones in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,030
Total Quantity21,780
Total NHS Cost£814
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+57.3%

Finasteride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,030 items
National average per practice655 items
Difference+57.3% vs national average
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.