Ethinylestradiol vs Estradiol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 579,716.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in January 2026 — 579,716 items versus 1 in England.
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Ethinylestradiol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
579,716items
Estradiol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Estradiol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Estradiol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Estradiol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 579,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 6,424,379 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £4,350 | £9,815,515 |
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