Estradiol vs Dienogest
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 159.0× as often as Dienogest in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 3,628 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,628items
Dienogest · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Dienogest: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Dienogest
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Dienogest |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 3,628 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 35,741 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £133,365 |