Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Drospirenone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 15.1× as often as Drospirenone in May 2026 — 158,188 items versus 10,477 in England.
158,188items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,477items
Drospirenone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Drospirenone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Drospirenone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Drospirenone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 158,188 | 10,477 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,016,412 | 80,002 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,137,727 | £181,378 |
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