Anastrozole vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 2.6× as often as Anastrozole in May 2026 — 106,141 items versus 41,346 in England.
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106,141items
Letrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 41,346 | 106,141 |
| Items, last 12 months | 509,700 | 1,282,948 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,184 | £372,091 |
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