Exemestane vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 6.9× as often as Exemestane in May 2026 — 106,141 items versus 15,464 in England.
15,464items
Exemestane · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106,141items
Letrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Exemestane versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Exemestane · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Exemestane | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 15,464 | 106,141 |
| Items, last 12 months | 186,198 | 1,282,948 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £126,485 | £372,091 |
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