Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 2.8× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 160,183 items versus 57,953 in England.
160,183items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 160,183 | 57,953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,049,515 | 733,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,140,630 | £376,524 |
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