Estradiol with progestogen vs Norethisterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol with progestogen was dispensed 7.2× as often as Norethisterone in May 2026 — 201,303 items versus 27,794 in England.
201,303items
Estradiol with progestogen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,794items
Norethisterone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Estradiol with progestogen | Norethisterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 201,303 | 27,794 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,390,238 | 321,217 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,482,718 | £248,342 |
See the full profile for Estradiol with progestogen or Norethisterone.