Anastrozole vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 17.9× as often as Degarelix in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 2,309 in England.
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,309items
Degarelix · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 41,346 | 2,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 509,700 | 30,392 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,184 | £191,408 |
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