Ethinylestradiol vs Progesterone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Progesterone was dispensed 303,987.0× as often as Ethinylestradiol in January 2026 — 303,987 items versus 1 in England.
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Ethinylestradiol · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,987items
Progesterone · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ethinylestradiol versus Progesterone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ethinylestradiol · ╌ Progesterone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Ethinylestradiol | Progesterone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 303,987 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 3,313,302 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £4,350 | £3,575,609 |
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