Drospirenone and Estetrol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 274.4× as often as Drospirenone and Estetrol in April 2026 — 41,706 items versus 152 in England.
Drospirenone and Estetrol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Drospirenone and Estetrol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 152 | 41,706 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,439 | 226,200 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £4,455 | £634,818 |
See the full profile for Drospirenone and Estetrol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).