Anastrozole vs Bicalutamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 3.3× as often as Bicalutamide in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 13,035 in England.
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,035items
Bicalutamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Bicalutamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Bicalutamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Bicalutamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 43,311 | 13,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 511,730 | 168,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £76,852 | £23,323 |
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