Estradiol with progestogen vs Norethisterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol with progestogen was dispensed 8.9× as often as Norethisterone in March 2026 — 205,651 items versus 23,234 in England.
205,651items
Estradiol with progestogen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,234items
Norethisterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol with progestogen versus Norethisterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol with progestogen · ╌ Norethisterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol with progestogen | Norethisterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 205,651 | 23,234 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,373,058 | 328,714 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,615,916 | £227,469 |
See the full profile for Estradiol with progestogen or Norethisterone.