Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 7.0× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 4,632 in England.
4,632items
Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,632 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 61,283 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £28,954 | £132,394 |
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