Tamoxifen citrate vs Degarelix
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 16.2× as often as Degarelix in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 2,489 in England.
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,489items
Degarelix · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamoxifen citrate versus Degarelix: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamoxifen citrate · ╌ Degarelix
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Degarelix |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40,375 | 2,489 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491,074 | 31,213 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £123,318 | £202,437 |
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