Diethylstilbestrol vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 433.8× as often as Diethylstilbestrol in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 88 in England.
88items
Diethylstilbestrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diethylstilbestrol versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diethylstilbestrol · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diethylstilbestrol | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 88 | 38,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,311 | 483,190 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,660 | £264,528 |
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