Anastrozole vs Bicalutamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 3.4× as often as Bicalutamide in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 12,006 in England.
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,006items
Bicalutamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Bicalutamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Bicalutamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Bicalutamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 41,346 | 12,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 509,700 | 163,220 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,184 | £48,733 |
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