Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 1,752.0× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 136 in England.
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Drospirenone and Estetrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone and Estetrol versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone and Estetrol · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 136 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,482 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,025 | £1,091,876 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Desogestrel.