Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 30.1× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 1,438 in England.
1,438items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,438 | 43,311 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,148 | 511,730 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £60,381 | £76,852 |
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