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Dinoprostone vs Misoprostol (Gynaecology)

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Dinoprostone and Misoprostol (Gynaecology) were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (1 versus 1 items in England).

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Dinoprostone · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

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Misoprostol (Gynaecology) · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Dinoprostone versus Misoprostol (Gynaecology): national items dispensed by month

▬ Dinoprostone   ·   ╌ Misoprostol (Gynaecology)

0 1 2 Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Aug 2022 May 2023 Mar 2026 Misoprostol (Gyn… 1 Nov 2021: 2 Dec 2021: 1 Mar 2022: 1 Jun 2022: 1 Aug 2022: 1 Feb 2023: 1 May 2023: 1 Apr 2024: 1 Jun 2025: 1 Mar 2026: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Dinoprostone versus Misoprostol (Gynaecology), March 2026
Measure Dinoprostone Misoprostol (Gynaecology)
Items, March 2026 1 1
Items, last 12 months 11 15
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £106 £224

See the full profile for Dinoprostone or Misoprostol (Gynaecology).