Tamoxifen citrate vs Leuprorelin acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 1.9× as often as Leuprorelin acetate in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 20,279 in England.
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,279items
Leuprorelin acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Leuprorelin acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 38,172 | 20,279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 484,118 | 256,944 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £264,528 | £3,980,624 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Leuprorelin acetate.