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Letrozole vs Tamoxifen

Compare Letrozole and Tamoxifen side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

LetrozoleTamoxifen
Drug classAromatase InhibitorEstrogen Agonist/Antagonist
Used to treatBreast neoplasmsBreast neoplasms, Gynecomastia, Pancreatic neoplasms, Precocious puberty
Generic priceFrom $0.14 each, about $4.35 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet)From $0.13 each, about $3.77 for 30 (10 mg tablet)
Brand priceFemara: from $27.12 each, about $813 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandNot listed