Leuprorelin acetate vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Leuprorelin acetate was dispensed 8.6× as often as Degarelix in March 2026 — 21,452 items versus 2,489 in England.
21,452items
Leuprorelin acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,489items
Degarelix · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Leuprorelin acetate versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Leuprorelin acetate · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Leuprorelin acetate | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 21,452 | 2,489 |
| Items, last 12 months | 259,352 | 31,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,217,129 | £202,437 |
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