Drospirenone vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 5.3× as often as Drospirenone in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 10,477 in England.
10,477items
Drospirenone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,477 | 55,709 |
| Items, last 12 months | 80,002 | 719,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £181,378 | £361,619 |
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