Estradiol and nomegestrol vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 46.4× as often as Estradiol and nomegestrol in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 859 in England.
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Estradiol and nomegestrol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol and nomegestrol versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol and nomegestrol · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol and nomegestrol | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 859 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,038 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21,970 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Estradiol and nomegestrol or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).