Exemestane vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 6.9× as often as Exemestane in March 2026 — 110,547 items versus 16,126 in England.
16,126items
Exemestane · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,547items
Letrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Exemestane versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Exemestane · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Exemestane | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 16,126 | 110,547 |
| Items, last 12 months | 185,116 | 1,277,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £157,897 | £413,389 |
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