Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 9.8× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 4,632 in England.
Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,632 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 61,283 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £28,954 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 35mcg or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).