Desogestrel vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 7.4× as often as Levonorgestrel in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 32,361 in England.
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 238,271 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,973,506 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,091,876 | £132,394 |
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