Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 1.4× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 28,600 in England.
28,600items
Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,600 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 357,061 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £494,363 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).