Desogestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 5.3× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 45,302 in England.
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,302items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desogestrel versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Desogestrel · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 238,271 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,973,506 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,091,876 | £692,713 |
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