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Aromatase Inhibitors

Aromatase inhibitors are used to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells to treat breast cancer by inhibiting the cancer cells.

Why are aromatase inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Breast Cancer (100%)

Key takeaways

Aromatase inhibitors are used to treat and prevent hormone-positive breast cancer. They work by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which your body uses to make estrogen. Lowering estrogen levels can help slow the growth of certain cancers that need estrogen to grow. Aromatase inhibitors are usually taken as oral pills. Examples include anastrozole (Arimidex), letrozole (Femara), and exemestane (Aromasin).

Prices for popular Aromatase Inhibitors medications
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ANASTROZOLE treats breast cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen hormone your body makes, which slows or stops breast cancer cells from spreading or growing.
Femara (Letrozole) is an expensive drug that blocks the production of estrogen. It is used to treat breast cancer. It is more popular than comparable drugs. Femara is available in both brand and generic versions. The most common version of Femara is covered by 73% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$80.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
EXEMESTANE treats breast cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen hormone your body makes, which slows or stops breast cancer cells from spreading or growing.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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