Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Drospirenone and Estetrol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 1,163.1× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in May 2026 — 158,188 items versus 136 in England.
158,188items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
136items
Drospirenone and Estetrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Drospirenone and Estetrol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Drospirenone and Estetrol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Drospirenone and Estetrol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 158,188 | 136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,016,412 | 1,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,137,727 | £4,025 |
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