Desogestrel vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 4.2× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in April 2026 — 239,187 items versus 56,397 in England.
239,187items
Desogestrel · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
56,397items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 239,187 | 56,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,999,831 | 727,099 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,079,724 | £365,279 |
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