Desogestrel vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 4.2× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 57,953 in England.
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,953items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,567 | 57,953 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,007,482 | 733,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,095,895 | £376,524 |
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