Letrozole vs Bicalutamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 8.8× as often as Bicalutamide in May 2026 — 106,141 items versus 12,006 in England.
106,141items
Letrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,006items
Bicalutamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Letrozole versus Bicalutamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Letrozole · ╌ Bicalutamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Letrozole | Bicalutamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 106,141 | 12,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,282,948 | 163,220 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £372,091 | £48,733 |
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