Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 12.4× as often as Levonorgestrel in June 2026 — 168,739 items versus 13,638 in England.
168,739items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,638items
Levonorgestrel · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 168,739 | 13,638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,006,512 | 145,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,223,635 | £1,195,231 |
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