Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 215.6× as often as Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 1,116 in England.
1,116items
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,116 | 240,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,968 | 3,007,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,085 | £1,095,895 |
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