Estradiol vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 27.7× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 20,801 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,801items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 20,801 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 249,761 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £229,136 |
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