Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 49.3× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 4,876 in England.
4,876items
Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,876 | 240,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,241 | 3,007,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,736 | £1,095,895 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg or Desogestrel.