Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 31.0× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in June 2026 — 42,723 items versus 1,377 in England.
1,377items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,723items
Anastrozole · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,377 | 42,723 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,119 | 510,517 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £55,908 | £82,316 |
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