Desogestrel vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 37.0× as often as Etonogestrel in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 6,435 in England.
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,435items
Etonogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Etonogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Etonogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 238,271 | 6,435 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,982,802 | 91,956 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,091,876 | £538,124 |
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