Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 19.3× as often as Etonogestrel in March 2026 — 160,183 items versus 8,302 in England.
160,183items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,302items
Etonogestrel · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 160,183 | 8,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,049,515 | 94,723 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,140,630 | £694,805 |
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