Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Norethisterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 25.3× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 160,183 items versus 6,323 in England.
160,183items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,323items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Norethisterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Norethisterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Norethisterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 160,183 | 6,323 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,049,515 | 78,532 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,140,630 | £17,838 |
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