Estradiol and nomegestrol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 262.4× as often as Estradiol and nomegestrol in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 908 in England.
908items
Estradiol and nomegestrol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol and nomegestrol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 908 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,542 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £22,788 | £1,091,876 |
See the full profile for Estradiol and nomegestrol or Desogestrel.