Combined mestranol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 45,302.0× as often as Combined mestranol in February 2026 — 45,302 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Combined mestranol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,302items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined mestranol versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined mestranol · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Combined mestranol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 99 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £4 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Combined mestranol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).