Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 24.6× as often as Etonogestrel in May 2026 — 158,188 items versus 6,435 in England.
158,188items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,435items
Etonogestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 158,188 | 6,435 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,016,412 | 92,018 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,137,727 | £538,124 |
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