Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 23.0× as often as Etonogestrel in April 2026 — 160,981 items versus 6,985 in England.
160,981items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,985items
Etonogestrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Etonogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Etonogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 160,981 | 6,985 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,039,571 | 93,899 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,147,613 | £585,178 |
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