Tamoxifen citrate vs Bicalutamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 3.1× as often as Bicalutamide in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 13,035 in England.
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,035items
Bicalutamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamoxifen citrate versus Bicalutamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamoxifen citrate · ╌ Bicalutamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Bicalutamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40,375 | 13,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491,074 | 168,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £123,318 | £23,323 |
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