Exemestane vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 2.5× as often as Exemestane in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 15,464 in England.
15,464items
Exemestane · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Exemestane | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 15,464 | 38,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 186,198 | 484,118 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £126,485 | £264,528 |
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