Combined mestranol vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 32,361.0× as often as Combined mestranol in February 2026 — 32,361 items versus 1 in England.
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Combined mestranol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined mestranol versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined mestranol · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Combined mestranol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 99 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £4 | £132,394 |
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