Combined mestranol vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 57,953.0× as often as Combined mestranol in February 2026 — 57,953 items versus 1 in England.
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Combined mestranol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined mestranol versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined mestranol · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Combined mestranol | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 57,953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 99 | 733,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £4 | £376,524 |
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