Tamoxifen citrate vs Octreotide acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 151.0× as often as Octreotide acetate in April 2026 — 39,119 items versus 259 in England.
39,119items
Tamoxifen citrate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
259items
Octreotide acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tamoxifen citrate versus Octreotide acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tamoxifen citrate · ╌ Octreotide acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Octreotide acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 39,119 | 259 |
| Items, last 12 months | 488,681 | 3,411 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £132,091 | £162,512 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Octreotide acetate.