Drospirenone vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 4.4× as often as Drospirenone in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 9,009 in England.
9,009items
Drospirenone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,009 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 66,097 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £155,884 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).