Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Levonorgestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levonorgestrel was dispensed 237.9× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in May 2026 — 32,361 items versus 136 in England.
136items
Drospirenone and Estetrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Levonorgestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Levonorgestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 136 | 32,361 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,482 | 208,268 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,025 | £132,394 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Levonorgestrel.