Ethinylestradiol vs Estradiol with progestogen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Estradiol with progestogen was dispensed 205,651.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in January 2026 — 205,651 items versus 1 in England.
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Ethinylestradiol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
205,651items
Estradiol with progestogen · January 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 January 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Estradiol with progestogen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 205,651 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 2,373,058 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £4,350 | £6,615,916 |
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