Combined mestranol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 238,271.0× as often as Combined mestranol in February 2026 — 238,271 items versus 1 in England.
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Combined mestranol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Desogestrel · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined mestranol versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined mestranol · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Combined mestranol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 99 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £4 | £1,091,876 |
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