Desogestrel vs Drospirenone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 26.7× as often as Drospirenone in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 9,009 in England.
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,009items
Drospirenone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Drospirenone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Drospirenone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Drospirenone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,567 | 9,009 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,007,482 | 66,097 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,095,895 | £155,884 |
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