Megestrol acetate vs Tamoxifen citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 109.7× as often as Megestrol acetate in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 368 in England.
368items
Megestrol acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Megestrol acetate versus Tamoxifen citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Megestrol acetate · ╌ Tamoxifen citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Megestrol acetate | Tamoxifen citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 368 | 40,375 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,498 | 491,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,732 | £123,318 |
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