Etonogestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 7.0× as often as Etonogestrel in May 2026 — 45,302 items versus 6,435 in England.
6,435items
Etonogestrel · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,302items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etonogestrel versus Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive): national items dispensed by month
▬ Etonogestrel · ╌ Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,435 | 45,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 92,018 | 269,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £538,124 | £692,713 |
See the full profile for Etonogestrel or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).