Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 1.1× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg in March 2026 — 30,455 items versus 28,600 in England.
28,600items
Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,455items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,600 | 30,455 |
| Items, last 12 months | 357,061 | 149,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £494,363 | £138,981 |
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