Megestrol acetate vs Anastrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Anastrozole was dispensed 115.5× as often as Megestrol acetate in May 2026 — 41,346 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Megestrol acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,346items
Anastrozole · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Anastrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 358 | 41,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,793 | 509,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,011 | £80,184 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Anastrozole.