Diethylstilbestrol vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 1,139.7× as often as Diethylstilbestrol in March 2026 — 110,547 items versus 97 in England.
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Diethylstilbestrol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Letrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diethylstilbestrol versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diethylstilbestrol · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diethylstilbestrol | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 97 | 110,547 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,391 | 1,277,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £22,870 | £413,389 |
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