Estradiol vs Norethisterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 25.0× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 579,716 items versus 23,234 in England.
579,716items
Estradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,234items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Norethisterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Norethisterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Norethisterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 579,716 | 23,234 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,424,379 | 328,714 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,815,515 | £227,469 |
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