Estradiol and nomegestrol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 280.1× as often as Estradiol and nomegestrol in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 859 in England.
859items
Estradiol and nomegestrol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol and nomegestrol versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol and nomegestrol · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol and nomegestrol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 859 | 240,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,038 | 3,007,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21,970 | £1,095,895 |
See the full profile for Estradiol and nomegestrol or Desogestrel.