Megestrol acetate vs Goserelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Goserelin acetate was dispensed 54.9× as often as Megestrol acetate in May 2026 — 19,649 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Megestrol acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,649items
Goserelin acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Goserelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 358 | 19,649 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,793 | 242,637 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,011 | £3,097,960 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Goserelin acetate.