Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg vs Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 5.6× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg in May 2026 — 158,188 items versus 28,169 in England.
28,169items
Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
158,188items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg versus Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · ╌ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,169 | 158,188 |
| Items, last 12 months | 353,675 | 2,016,412 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £496,373 | £1,137,727 |
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