Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 257.6× as often as Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest in May 2026 — 238,271 items versus 925 in England.
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Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
238,271items
Desogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 925 | 238,271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,411 | 2,973,506 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,122 | £1,091,876 |
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