Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 4.9× as often as Levonorgestrel in May 2026 — 158,188 items versus 32,361 in England.
158,188items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 158,188 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,016,412 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,137,727 | £132,394 |
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