Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 2.0× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg in March 2026 — 57,953 items versus 28,600 in England.
28,600items
Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,600 | 57,953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 357,061 | 733,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £494,363 | £376,524 |
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