Diethylstilbestrol vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 1,070.0× as often as Diethylstilbestrol in April 2026 — 109,145 items versus 102 in England.
102items
Diethylstilbestrol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
109,145items
Letrozole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diethylstilbestrol versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diethylstilbestrol · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Diethylstilbestrol | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 102 | 109,145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,361 | 1,284,037 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £21,812 | £378,290 |
See the full profile for Diethylstilbestrol or Letrozole.