Megestrol acetate vs Goserelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Goserelin acetate was dispensed 54.3× as often as Megestrol acetate in March 2026 — 20,000 items versus 368 in England.
368items
Megestrol acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,000items
Goserelin acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Megestrol acetate versus Goserelin acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Megestrol acetate · ╌ Goserelin acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Goserelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 368 | 20,000 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,498 | 244,817 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,732 | £3,126,585 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Goserelin acetate.