Ethinylestradiol vs Estradiol with progestogen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol with progestogen was dispensed 201,303.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 201,303 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,303items
Estradiol with progestogen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Estradiol with progestogen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Estradiol with progestogen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Estradiol with progestogen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 201,303 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37 | 2,390,238 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £39 | £6,482,718 |
See the full profile for Ethinylestradiol or Estradiol with progestogen.