Desogestrel vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 17.9× as often as Levonorgestrel in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 13,454 in England.
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,454items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,567 | 13,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,007,482 | 140,804 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,095,895 | £1,177,689 |
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