Desogestrel vs Nonoxinol 9
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 59,567.8× as often as Nonoxinol 9 in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 4 in England.
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Nonoxinol 9 · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Nonoxinol 9: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Nonoxinol 9
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Nonoxinol 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 238,271 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,973,506 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,091,876 | £77 |
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