Megestrol acetate vs Leuprorelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Leuprorelin acetate was dispensed 58.3× as often as Megestrol acetate in March 2026 — 21,452 items versus 368 in England.
368items
Megestrol acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,452items
Leuprorelin acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Leuprorelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 368 | 21,452 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,498 | 259,352 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,732 | £4,217,129 |
See the full profile for Megestrol acetate or Leuprorelin acetate.