Tamoxifen citrate vs Cyproterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 19.4× as often as Cyproterone acetate in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 1,970 in England.
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,970items
Cyproterone acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Cyproterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 38,172 | 1,970 |
| Items, last 12 months | 484,118 | 25,282 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £264,528 | £128,306 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Cyproterone acetate.