Megestrol acetate vs Leuprorelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Leuprorelin acetate was dispensed 56.6× as often as Megestrol acetate in May 2026 — 20,279 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Megestrol acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,279items
Leuprorelin acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Megestrol acetate versus Leuprorelin acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Megestrol acetate · ╌ Leuprorelin acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Leuprorelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 358 | 20,279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,793 | 256,944 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,011 | £3,980,624 |
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