Anastrozole vs Exemestane
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 2.7× as often as Exemestane in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 16,126 in England.
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,126items
Exemestane · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Exemestane: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Exemestane
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Exemestane |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 43,311 | 16,126 |
| Items, last 12 months | 511,730 | 185,116 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £76,852 | £157,897 |
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