Anastrozole vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 1.1× as often as Tamoxifen citrate in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 38,172 in England.
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Anastrozole versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Anastrozole · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Anastrozole | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 41,346 | 38,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 509,700 | 484,118 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,184 | £264,528 |
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