Desogestrel vs Etonogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 34.2× as often as Etonogestrel in April 2026 — 239,187 items versus 6,985 in England.
239,187items
Desogestrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,985items
Etonogestrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Etonogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Etonogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Etonogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 239,187 | 6,985 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,999,831 | 93,899 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,079,724 | £585,178 |
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