Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 4.0× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in March 2026 — 160,183 items versus 39,897 in England.
160,183items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 160,183 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,049,515 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,140,630 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).