Megestrol acetate vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 117.7× as often as Megestrol acetate in March 2026 — 43,311 items versus 368 in England.
368items
Megestrol acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
43,311items
Anastrozole · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 368 | 43,311 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,498 | 511,730 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,732 | £76,852 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Anastrozole.