Megestrol acetate vs Letrozole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Letrozole was dispensed 296.5× as often as Megestrol acetate in May 2026 — 106,141 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Megestrol acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106,141items
Letrozole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Megestrol acetate versus Letrozole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Megestrol acetate · ╌ Letrozole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Letrozole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 358 | 106,141 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,793 | 1,282,948 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,011 | £372,091 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Letrozole.