Diethylstilbestrol vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 1,206.1× as often as Diethylstilbestrol in May 2026 — 106,141 items versus 88 in England.
88items
Diethylstilbestrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106,141items
Letrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diethylstilbestrol versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diethylstilbestrol · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diethylstilbestrol | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 88 | 106,141 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,346 | 1,279,359 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,660 | £372,091 |
See the full profile for Diethylstilbestrol or Letrozole.