Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg was dispensed 3.5× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in May 2026 — 158,188 items versus 45,302 in England.
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 158,188 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,016,412 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,137,727 | £692,713 |
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