Diethylstilbestrol vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 469.8× as often as Diethylstilbestrol in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 88 in England.
88items
Diethylstilbestrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diethylstilbestrol versus Anastrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diethylstilbestrol · ╌ Anastrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diethylstilbestrol | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 88 | 41,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,309 | 509,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,660 | £80,184 |
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