Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 48.5× as often as Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 823 in England.
823items
Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 823 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,215 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £26,380 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Estradiol valandestradiol valerate with dienogest or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).