Drospirenone vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 3.4× as often as Drospirenone in March 2026 — 30,455 items versus 9,009 in England.
9,009items
Drospirenone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,455items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,009 | 30,455 |
| Items, last 12 months | 66,097 | 149,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £155,884 | £138,981 |
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