Tamoxifen citrate vs Cyproterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 18.8× as often as Cyproterone acetate in April 2026 — 39,119 items versus 2,078 in England.
39,119items
Tamoxifen citrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,078items
Cyproterone acetate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Cyproterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 39,119 | 2,078 |
| Items, last 12 months | 488,681 | 25,386 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £132,091 | £133,220 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Cyproterone acetate.