Etonogestrel vs Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) was dispensed 4.8× as often as Etonogestrel in March 2026 — 39,897 items versus 8,302 in England.
8,302items
Etonogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,897items
Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel | Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,302 | 39,897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 94,723 | 186,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £694,805 | £607,141 |
See the full profile for Etonogestrel or Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive).