Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 30.4× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 1,361 in England.
1,361items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Anastrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Anastrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,361 | 41,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,163 | 509,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £55,194 | £80,184 |
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