Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate was dispensed 409.6× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in May 2026 — 55,709 items versus 136 in England.
136items
Drospirenone and Estetrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,709items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone and Estetrol versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone and Estetrol · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 136 | 55,709 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,482 | 719,261 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,025 | £361,619 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Medroxyprogesterone acetate.