Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 8.2× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 4,876 in England.
4,876items
Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,876 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,241 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,736 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).