Estradiol vs Dienogest
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 163.6× as often as Dienogest in March 2026 — 579,716 items versus 3,543 in England.
579,716items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,543items
Dienogest · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Dienogest: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Dienogest
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Dienogest |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 579,716 | 3,543 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,424,379 | 33,432 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,815,515 | £129,496 |