Megestrol acetate vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 119.3× as often as Megestrol acetate in June 2026 — 42,723 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Megestrol acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,723items
Anastrozole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Megestrol acetate versus Anastrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Megestrol acetate · ╌ Anastrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 358 | 42,723 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,981 | 510,517 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £7,878 | £82,316 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Anastrozole.