Desogestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Desogestrel was dispensed 6.0× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 39,897 in England.
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Desogestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 240,567 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,007,482 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,095,895 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Desogestrel or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).