Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 333.1× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 136 in England.
Drospirenone and Estetrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Drospirenone and Estetrol versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Drospirenone and Estetrol · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 136 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,482 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,025 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).