Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 2,073.9× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 116 in England.
116items
Drospirenone and Estetrol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 116 | 240,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,371 | 3,007,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,689 | £1,095,895 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Desogestrel.