Fulvestrant vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 1,035.3× as often as Fulvestrant in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 39 in England.
39items
Fulvestrant · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fulvestrant | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 39 | 40,375 |
| Items, last 12 months | 312 | 491,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,374 | £123,318 |
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