Anastrozole vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 17.4× as often as Degarelix in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 2,489 in England.
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,489items
Degarelix · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 43,311 | 2,489 |
| Items, last 12 months | 511,730 | 31,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £76,852 | £202,437 |
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