Tamoxifen citrate vs Cyproterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 18.5× as often as Cyproterone acetate in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 2,184 in England.
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,184items
Cyproterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamoxifen citrate versus Cyproterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamoxifen citrate · ╌ Cyproterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Cyproterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40,375 | 2,184 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491,074 | 25,290 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £123,318 | £136,972 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Cyproterone acetate.