Estradiol vs Norethisterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 20.8× as often as Norethisterone in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 27,794 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,794items
Norethisterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Norethisterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Norethisterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Norethisterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 27,794 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 321,217 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £248,342 |
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