Tamoxifen citrate vs Octreotide acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tamoxifen citrate was dispensed 146.8× as often as Octreotide acetate in May 2026 — 38,172 items versus 260 in England.
38,172items
Tamoxifen citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
260items
Octreotide acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tamoxifen citrate | Octreotide acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 38,172 | 260 |
| Items, last 12 months | 484,118 | 3,370 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £264,528 | £176,686 |
See the full profile for Tamoxifen citrate or Octreotide acetate.