Fulvestrant vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 1,023.3× as often as Fulvestrant in April 2026 — 41,954 items versus 41 in England.
41items
Fulvestrant · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,954items
Anastrozole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fulvestrant versus Anastrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fulvestrant · ╌ Anastrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Fulvestrant | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 41 | 41,954 |
| Items, last 12 months | 330 | 511,709 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £21,419 | £76,229 |
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