Desogestrel vs Norethisterone enantate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 238,271.0× as often as Norethisterone enantate in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 1 in England.
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Norethisterone enantate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Norethisterone enantate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Norethisterone enantate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Norethisterone enantate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 238,271 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,973,506 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,091,876 | £20 |
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