Letrozole vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 45.0× as often as Degarelix in April 2026 — 109,145 items versus 2,425 in England.
109,145items
Letrozole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,425items
Degarelix · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Letrozole versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Letrozole · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Letrozole | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 109,145 | 2,425 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,284,037 | 30,869 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £378,290 | £199,501 |