Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 1.1× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 28,169 in England.
28,169items
Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,169 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 353,675 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £496,373 | £132,394 |
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