Anastrozole vs Octreotide acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 168.5× as often as Octreotide acetate in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 257 in England.
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
257items
Octreotide acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Octreotide acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Octreotide acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Octreotide acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 43,311 | 257 |
| Items, last 12 months | 511,730 | 3,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £76,852 | £164,848 |
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