Fulvestrant vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 1,031.7× as often as Fulvestrant in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 37 in England.
37items
Fulvestrant · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fulvestrant versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fulvestrant · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fulvestrant | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 37 | 38,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 343 | 484,118 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,329 | £264,528 |
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