Ethinylestradiol vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 303,035.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in May 2026 — 303,035 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Ethinylestradiol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,035items
Progesterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Progesterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Progesterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 303,035 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 3,406,667 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £39 | £4,202,535 |
See the full profile for Ethinylestradiol or Progesterone.