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Available by prescription only.
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Prescription
Letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor for breast cancer
Letrozole (Femara) is used in hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, often as 5–10 years of daily therapy. Joint pain and bone loss are common; osteoporosis monitoring is part of follow-up.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense 2.5 mg tablets. Many patients also take a bisphosphonate or denosumab for bone protection.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Femara Letrozole | 2.5mg | Tablet | Active |
Very common. Sometimes a switch to a different aromatase inhibitor or break helps. Tell the prescriber.
Periodic bone density scans. Calcium, vitamin D, and bone-protective medication may be added.
Used in postmenopausal women. Not for pregnancy.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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