Letrozole vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 46.0× as often as Degarelix in May 2026 — 106,141 items versus 2,309 in England.
106,141items
Letrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,309items
Degarelix · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Letrozole versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Letrozole · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Letrozole | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 106,141 | 2,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,282,948 | 30,392 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £372,091 | £191,408 |