Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 262.5× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in March 2026 — 30,455 items versus 116 in England.
116items
Drospirenone and Estetrol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,455items
Levonorgestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone and Estetrol versus Levonorgestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone and Estetrol · ╌ Levonorgestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 116 | 30,455 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,371 | 149,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,689 | £138,981 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Levonorgestrel.