Tamoxifen citrate vs Octreotide acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 157.1× as often as Octreotide acetate in March 2026 — 40,375 items versus 257 in England.
40,375items
Tamoxifen citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
257items
Octreotide acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Octreotide acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40,375 | 257 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491,074 | 3,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £123,318 | £164,848 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Octreotide acetate.