Bicalutamide vs Leuprorelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Leuprorelin acetate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Bicalutamide in May 2026 — 20,279 items versus 12,006 in England.
12,006items
Bicalutamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,279items
Leuprorelin acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bicalutamide versus Leuprorelin acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bicalutamide · ╌ Leuprorelin acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bicalutamide | Leuprorelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,006 | 20,279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 163,220 | 256,944 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £48,733 | £3,980,624 |
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