Tamoxifen citrate vs Leuprorelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 1.9× as often as Leuprorelin acetate in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 21,452 in England.
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,452items
Leuprorelin acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamoxifen citrate versus Leuprorelin acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamoxifen citrate · ╌ Leuprorelin acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Leuprorelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40,375 | 21,452 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491,074 | 259,352 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £123,318 | £4,217,129 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Leuprorelin acetate.