Anastrozole vs Exemestane
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 2.7× as often as Exemestane in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 15,464 in England.
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,464items
Exemestane · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Exemestane: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Exemestane
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Exemestane |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 41,346 | 15,464 |
| Items, last 12 months | 509,700 | 186,198 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,184 | £126,485 |
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