Drospirenone vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 3.1× as often as Drospirenone in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 10,477 in England.
10,477items
Drospirenone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,361items
Levonorgestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,477 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 80,002 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £181,378 | £132,394 |
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