Ethinylestradiol vs Estradiol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol was dispensed 576,814.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 576,814 items versus 1 in England.
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Ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
576,814items
Estradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Estradiol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Estradiol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Estradiol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 576,814 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37 | 6,566,587 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £39 | £9,802,247 |
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