Desogestrel vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 29.0× as often as Etonogestrel in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 8,302 in England.
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,302items
Etonogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Etonogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Etonogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,567 | 8,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,007,482 | 94,723 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,095,895 | £694,805 |
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