Patterns of Finasteride Use in the Male Populations of Four Nordic Countries: A Cross-National Drug Utilization Study

This study analyzed the usage patterns of finasteride 5 mg, a drug used to treat prostate hyperplasia, in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The study found that different patterns of finasteride use were observed among the four Nordic countries, with period prevalence being markedly higher in Finland and Sweden than in Denmark and Norway. Long-term use of finasteride was found in all four Nordic countries with a high ratio between prevalent and incident users. Despite resemblances regarding political systems and healthcare services in the Nordic countries, differences in finasteride utilization were found across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.