Letrozole vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 2.7× as often as Tamoxifen citrate in March 2026 — 110,547 items versus 40,375 in England.
110,547items
Letrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Letrozole versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Letrozole · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Letrozole | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,547 | 40,375 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,277,559 | 491,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £413,389 | £123,318 |
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