Desogestrel vs Drospirenone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 22.7× as often as Drospirenone in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 10,477 in England.
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,477items
Drospirenone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Drospirenone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Drospirenone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Drospirenone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 238,271 | 10,477 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,973,506 | 80,002 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,091,876 | £181,378 |
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