Letrozole vs Bicalutamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 8.7× as often as Bicalutamide in April 2026 — 109,145 items versus 12,589 in England.
109,145items
Letrozole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,589items
Bicalutamide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Letrozole versus Bicalutamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Letrozole · ╌ Bicalutamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Letrozole | Bicalutamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 109,145 | 12,589 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,284,037 | 166,237 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £378,290 | £24,349 |
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