Medroxyprogesterone acetate vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 28.0× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 1,361 in England.
1,361items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Medroxyprogesterone acetate versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Medroxyprogesterone acetate · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Medroxyprogesterone acetate | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,361 | 38,172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,163 | 484,118 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £55,194 | £264,528 |
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