Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 76.9× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 110,547 items versus 1,438 in England.
1,438items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,547items
Letrozole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,438 | 110,547 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,148 | 1,277,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £60,381 | £413,389 |
See the full profile for Medroxyprogesterone acetate or Letrozole.