Fulvestrant vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 1,110.5× as often as Fulvestrant in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 39 in England.
39items
Fulvestrant · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fulvestrant versus Anastrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fulvestrant · ╌ Anastrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fulvestrant | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39 | 43,311 |
| Items, last 12 months | 312 | 511,730 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,374 | £76,852 |
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