Estradiol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 192,271.3× as often as Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 3 in England.
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 576,814 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,566,587 | 36 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,802,247 | £232 |
See the full profile for Estradiol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).