Letrozole vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 44.4× as often as Degarelix in March 2026 — 110,547 items versus 2,489 in England.
110,547items
Letrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,489items
Degarelix · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Letrozole versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Letrozole · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Letrozole | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,547 | 2,489 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,277,559 | 31,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £413,389 | £202,437 |