Estradiol with progestogen vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 1.5× as often as Estradiol with progestogen in March 2026 — 303,987 items versus 205,651 in England.
205,651items
Estradiol with progestogen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,987items
Progesterone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Estradiol with progestogen versus Progesterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Estradiol with progestogen · ╌ Progesterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Estradiol with progestogen | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 205,651 | 303,987 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,373,058 | 3,313,302 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,615,916 | £3,575,609 |
See the full profile for Estradiol with progestogen or Progesterone.