Drospirenone vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 4.3× as often as Drospirenone in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 10,477 in England.
10,477items
Drospirenone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,302items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,477 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 80,002 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £181,378 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).