Exemestane vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 2.5× as often as Exemestane in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 16,126 in England.
16,126items
Exemestane · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Exemestane versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Exemestane · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Exemestane | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 16,126 | 40,375 |
| Items, last 12 months | 185,116 | 491,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £157,897 | £123,318 |
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