Estradiol vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 1.9× as often as Progesterone in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 303,035 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,035items
Progesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Progesterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Progesterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 303,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 3,400,853 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £4,202,535 |
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