Estradiol with progestogen vs Medroxyprogesterone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol with progestogen was dispensed 9.7× as often as Medroxyprogesterone acetate in May 2026 — 201,303 items versus 20,801 in England.
201,303items
Estradiol with progestogen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,801items
Medroxyprogesterone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol with progestogen versus Medroxyprogesterone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol with progestogen · ╌ Medroxyprogesterone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol with progestogen | Medroxyprogesterone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,303 | 20,801 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,390,238 | 249,761 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,482,718 | £229,136 |
See the full profile for Estradiol with progestogen or Medroxyprogesterone acetate.