Estradiol valerate vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 41.8× as often as Estradiol valerate in May 2026 — 303,035 items versus 7,254 in England.
7,254items
Estradiol valerate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,035items
Progesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol valerate versus Progesterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol valerate · ╌ Progesterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol valerate | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,254 | 303,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 91,465 | 3,400,853 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £53,371 | £4,202,535 |
See the full profile for Estradiol valerate or Progesterone.