Diethylstilbestrol vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 416.2× as often as Diethylstilbestrol in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 97 in England.
97items
Diethylstilbestrol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Tamoxifen citrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diethylstilbestrol | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 97 | 40,375 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,391 | 491,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £22,870 | £123,318 |
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